


Chopped fruit can include orange, lemon, lime, apple, peach, melon, berries, pineapple, grape, kiwi, mango, and just about anything else! A sweetener such as honey, sugar, syrup, or orange juice is added. Most common in Spain and Portugal, it normally consists of red wine, fruit, a sweetener, and a small amount of brandy or Grand Mariner. There are so many options when it comes to Sangria. These sangria and iced summer cocktails are absolute dynamite and will work perfectly at keeping you and your guests refreshed this Canada Day and all summer long: Sangria:

You know exactly what you’re getting when you squeeze a lime on your own and there’s nothing fresher than that. Whenever possible use freshly squeezed lemon and lime over the bottled alternatives.I prefer the small 222ml cans of club soda and tonic water versus the 355 ml cans as the smaller cans are perfect for one drink and they seem to pack more fizz too.
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2L bottles tend to go flat quickly which means you’re not getting the full texture your drink is supposed to deliver. Use small cans of tonic water and club soda to get the most fizz.Small ice cubes or crushed ice will melt faster than large cubes meaning your special drink is more likely to get watered down and lose the flavour profile you intended when you mixed it. Smaller glasses, loaded with ice, means you’re going to enjoy that beverage served cold (as planned) and not end up with a watered down jug of melted ice had you opted for the 32 oz super sized mug. This time of year I recommend smaller glasses with smaller and more frequent pours. Put down that massive pint glass…bigger isn’t always better when it comes to serving and enjoying ice cold drinks in the heat of the summer.With a few simple ingredients, you can easily craft your own signature iced cocktails that you and your guests will love!īefore we get into some of my favourite iced cocktails and sangria recipes, here’s a few tips for serving ice cold drinks in the heat of the summer… Ice cold cocktails are the perfect solution to cooling off on these hot summer nights, and when you’re hosting a crowd they’re great as they can be made ahead of time and served to many without delay. When the temperature is sky rocketing there’s nothing like an ice cold cocktail to keep you refreshed. Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV’s Lianne Laing and Sommelier Matt Steeves served up some easy to make and super refreshing ice cold sangria and summer cocktails that will be perfect for your Canada Day parties and summer entertaining. Theme: Sangria and Summer Cocktails for Canada Day Celebrations
