thirsty thursday.. pomegranate sangria

 

please please excuse these photos!! it was a party after all :) i have the most beautiful pomegranate tree in my front yard and come this time of year i seek out recipes calling for pomegranates. so when i found this one here i knew i wanted to make it for pete's 50th b day party..

soo i don't like sangria.. truth be told i don't like wine.. but i knew some guests did.. namely sam.. he he she loves sangria!!

i served it in a drink dispenser and on the side had sliced oranges.. 

the over all consensus.. and i am quoting here.." the best sangria i've ever had.." "this is better than milo's"..{a local wine bar} so you can't take my word for it but take the guests world for it.. this sangria is delish!!! {my niece jessie is due to have another baby any day now and first thing she asked for when she is allowed is this sangria!!}

pomegranate sangria

servings: 6-8 {can be doubled or tripled for parties}
prep time: 5 minutes

ingredients:

2 oranges, sliced
1/2 a pomegranate's seeds
1 cup pomegranate/blue berry juice
3 tblsp. sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
juice of 1 lemon
1 bottle red wine {i used pinot noir}
2 cups 7-up or sprite

directions:

in a large pitcher  or drink dispenser combined all the ingredients and place in fridge for up to 2-3 hours before serving.. allow all the flavors to meld.. when ready to serve remove from fridge give it a quick stir and serve over ice.. you might want to have more pomegranate seeds and oranges on the side to garnish!!

enjoy and get drink'n!! {responsibly}