Sangria

Weekend Recap: 5k Races & Pear Sangria

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I don’t know about you but I had an amazing weekend!  It was the kind of weekend that was full of activities but you wake up Monday morning feeling ready and excited for the work week ahead.  Why can’t every weekend be like that?

I ran two 5k races and set a personal record! Both races were raising money and awareness for separate but equally as important causes. Saturday morning I ran in the Lory’s Place Run which raises money for a counseling center for children and families.  Despite the heat and threat of thunderstorms, I ran in the Susan G. Komen 5k to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

I am amazed at how far I have come since I started running and can’t wait to see where I will be in a few months from now. I set my PR Saturday after finishing 6th in my age group with a finish time of 25:19 and a 8:09 pace. I never thought I could do that and I am so proud of myself.  All the hard work is starting to show and it is incredibly motivating!

Sunday night we celebrated our accomplishment of finishing the 3.2 miles despite the heat and HIGH humidity with an amazing dinner at a friends house.  I tried my hand at Sangria and came up with this recipe for everyone to try. I definitely should have doubled the batch, meaning you should triple it when you make it. Honest, it is THAT good 🙂

{Pear Sangria}

[Ingredients]

  • 1 bottle sweet white wine, I used St. Julian’s Niagara
  • 1 pear, finely diced
  • 1 small/medium lemon
  • 1/2 cup triple sec
  • 1/2 cup light rum
  • 1/2 orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups soda water
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar

[Directions]

  1. Wash and dry pear and lemon. Cut pear into small cubes and place in pitcher. Cut lemon into small wedges then into thin slices and add to pitcher.
  2. Pour in wine, triple sec, rum, OJ, soda water, and agave nectar.
  3. Using a large spoon, gently stir mixture.
  4. Refrigerate for at least one hour but for the best flavor, overnight.
  5. Enjoy over ice.

Cheers,

Danielle

Mango Passion Fruit Sangria

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Are you sitting down because this Sangria is life changing.

That may be extreme but I just really enjoy Sangria and this was just so perfectly refreshing.

Here’s what you’ll need to shake up this lovely libation:

6 oz Pinot Grigio {I used Cupcake Wine}

3 oz Vodka {YAY! I used Kettle One but Stoli, Grey Goose, Grey Heron*, or any other decent vodka will do}

1 oz Triple Sec {Honestly, I don’t even know what brand I used.}

4-6 oz Minute Maid Light Mango Passion Fruit juice

Ice cubes

You can either add all ingredients to a shake or layer in a glass and stir. Whatever blows your dress up. Serve over ice.

*Grey Heron Vodka is made by a local winery, St. Julians. Click on the link to see their website. If you enjoy good vodka, this is by far the best! And its made from grapes! http://www.stjulian.com/Spirits?orderby=PXPC.DisplayOrder%20Asc,%20P.ProductName%20ASC&startrow=1

Cheers,

Danielle

Thirsty Thursday!

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Hi Hi!

We’re almost done with the week! During the later years in my college career, I rarely had Friday classes so today usually marked the start of my weekend. Now that I’ve graduated & have a big girl job, this is no longer the case. Sad cause I have to get up at like 4:50 AM to get my workout in before work but not so sad because money.

Thursdays were also bound to be great days for two more reasons: 1) Thirsty Thursday deals at Smoothie King & 2) Thursday drink specials at the bar.

Since there isn’t a Smoothie King by the office, I’ve brought a homemade smoothie to work today to celebrate in spirit. And because I will also be getting up before the sun tomorrow, I will not be going out tonight. But, I will posting a seriously scrumptious Sangria recipe. Get excited!

Check out the “Smoothies” category to see what I whipped up & the “Drinks” category to see what I’ll be shaken up tonight.

Cheers,

Danielle