Wednesday, May 16, 2012

White Grape Splash

I have to say, I always feel bad for expectant and nursing mother when they're out at evening events.  I'm definitely not saying those events can't be fun unless you're drinking, but it makes me crazy when the only beverage choices are alcoholic, caffeinated, or water.  It's like nobody considered the moms or even people who don't drink.  How rude!

At my cocktail party, everyone gets remembered.  After all, light and pretty drinks like this one are delicious any time, especially in the hot summer months.  This particular recipe could be adapted in an infinite number of ways.  I'm already dreaming up a version with peach nectar and frozen raspberries.

I hope you're dreaming of what you'd do with a copy of Williams-Sonoma's Cocktail Parties and a $50 Williams-Sonoma gift card.  Today marks the middle of the entry period, so make sure you're getting each of your three entry EVERYDAY this week.  Remember, you can:

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White Grape Splash
from Williams-Sonoma, Cocktail Parties

Ingredients:
ice cubes
2-3 bunches red or green grapes, frozen
3 c. white grape juice
1 bottle sparkling water
fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions:
1.  Put several ice cubes and 6 frozen grapes in the bottom of four tumblers or wineglasses.  Pour 3/4 c. grape juice into each glass.  Pour 1/4 c. sparkling water over the grape juice.  Garnish each glass with a mint sprig and serve immediately.