Mango Lassi

Mango Lassi
From: gardentraveler

In April, I had lunch at a Nepalese restaurant. One of my friends knows the owner and he shared the recipe for mango lassi, which I then made at home, but didn't write down. I've cruised the internet and none of the recipes sounded right. So now I've recreated it and am writing it down.

1 c. mango cubes (I defrosted mangos from Trader Joe's, but I know he said you could also use canned mango pulp)
3/4 c. plain yogurt
1 T. sugar (or to taste)
pinch of ground cardamom

Blend until smooth (I used my immersion blender - best appliance ever!). This didn't quite taste right. Not quite enough mango, I think. But it was still yummy.

Tater's Alcoholic Drink

Tater's Alcoholic Drink for those of you who imbibe:
From: Taters

2 parts Pearl Blueberry Vodka
2 parts cranberry juice
2 parts Sprite or Seven-Up

It's very yummy and light!

Sangria

Sangria
From: swampbear

1 bottle red wine
A hefty shot or two of rum, brandy, gin, grain alcohol or whatever else you may desire
The juice of one or two lemons or limes or both
A bunch of sliced/chopped fruit. The recipe mentions strawberries, peaches, plums, grapes, oranges, pineapple chunks, melons, kiwis or whatever. I do think some citrus is de rigeur however

Mix it all up and chill, preferably overnight

Pour in tall glasses. Scoop some fruit in. Add a splash or two of club soda if desired. I like it kinda fizzy, so that sounds good. Serve over ice if ya wanna.

Sangria

Sangria
From: Mahna Mahna

2 bottles of decent red (not too dry)
2 cups soda water or fizzy lemonade
1/2 cup fresh squeezed OJ
1/4-1/2 cup brandy (depending on how strong I want it)
~1/4 cup sugar (more or less depending on taste)
chopped up apples/oranges/pears/lemons

You can also sub cheap bubbly for the red and use only peaches, pears and lemon for an interesting variation. Dunno 'bout kiwi and strawberries, but I suppose they'd be okay (albeit not authentic at all).

Sangria

Sangria
From: Nava

Cheap red wine, one liter. The pseudo wine that goes in cartons works. Don't bother using the good stuff, it's not worth it.
The juice of one or two Navel oranges (depending on their size), or of two Navelinas.
Opt. the juice of half a lemon.
As much soda water (Casera if you can get it) as juices, in volume (it can be less, specially if you're adding liquor).
Opt. half a glass of brandy, white herbal liquor or rhum (about 1/3 what the total juices were in volume). This option is most often used by people who are also adding the lemon.
Let it stand in the fridge to cool.
Rinds, ice, glazed sugar on the edge of the jar, etc. added as decoration before serving, to taste.