Cookbook: 101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks

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101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks by Kim Haasarud, includes exotic drink ingredients and recipes like Simple Syrup, Fresh Sour, Spanish Sangria, Pimm's Cup and Picon Punch.

Cookbook

101 Sangrias
& Pitcher Drinks

by Kim Haasarud

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"Warm Mediterranean breezes, clear azure waters, the blood red color of wine-based libations or spirits mixed with fresh fruit...what could be better?" writes Kim Haasarud. "Welcome to the wonderful world of sangrias and punches, those festive drinks for good times with great friends."

Haasarud, The Liquid Chef and author of the popular 101 Margaritas and 101 Martinis, brings cocktail lovers and home-entertainers alike innovative and refreshing new flavors with her latest title, 101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks.

101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks will bring any party to life with classics such as Spanish Sangria and the Singapore Sling to trendier twists like Watermelon Yuzu Punch, New Zealand Kiwi Sangria and Sake Punch-all guaranteed to stir up good times. Mangos, peaches, grapes, blackberries, raspberries, pineapples, and kiwis...every recipe is full to the brim with the freshest ingredients and is sure to provide the perfect warm weather companion. Other creative concoctions include:

Summertime Citrus Punch—A delicious combination of lemonade, pineapple, ginger ale, and citrus vodka.
Razzberry Sorbet Punch—Fresh raspberries, raspberry sorbet, orange and pineapple juice, and a hint of mint make for the perfect sweet drink.
Pacific Rim Sangria—Combine thin slices of cucumber, sake, fresh ginger, sugar, water, and lemon juice for this memorable drink.
Sonoma Grape Sangria—The blended flavors of dry white wine, white grape juice, red and white grapes, and lemon and lime can compliment any summer day.

Packed with vibrant photography and tips for making the perfect sangria or pitcher drink, 101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks is the indispensable contemporary guide to the ultimate communal beverages.

About the Author

Kim Haasarud bartended her way through college and in 2002 founded Liquid Architecture, a firm that creates signature drinks and bar concepts. Her clients have included HBO, Fox Searchlight, Comedy Central, Maxim, Pepsico, and dozens of liquor companies and restaurant groups.