Summer with sangria is like your favorite kiss. There's never a wrong time for it and it's great on your lips. This summer try a little sangria with your favorite meal. It's destined to put a smile on your face and keep your waistline slim (it's half the calories of regular sangria). And there's a bonus: you can make these into lollipops too! Here's the recipe:
Summer Sangria
1.5 bottles red wine
1/4 cup triple sec
2 cups sparkling lemon/lime/orange-flavored water (make sure the brand you choose has no added sugar)
1 pear diced
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
2 oranges diced or sliced (not peeled)
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cup orange juice
1. Combine everything (except the sparkling water) in a large pitcher, and store in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
2. Before serving, add the sparkling water to the pitcher, stir completely, and serve!
**For lollipops, pour into lollipop mold and freeze for 5-6 hours. Enjoy!
Nutritional Info Per Serving: 152 calories, 0.2 g fat (0g Saturated), 4 mg sodium, 14.7 g carbs, 1.5 g fiber, 10.3 g sugar, 0.6 g protein
