Another Hot Day in SD

Today is yet another hot one here in Sunny San Diego…..ugh!

I’m finding myself standing in front of the fridge (no, not looking for a snack…though one does sound good…hmmm) just to stay cool.  Watching the dogs chomp down on ice cubes got me in the mood for something cool myself.  And, since it’s a holiday weekend, I figured a refreshing alcoholic beverage would be in order to get my own friday happy hour started!

So, I just whipped up a batch of Basil Red Sangria that I started making in the elimination house from Top Chef, and brought to the bar when I was Executive Chef at Confidential.  It’s a nice twist on a staple summertime drink, with the basil bringing a refreshing lighter note.  Feel free to swap out other fruits for some of the apples and oranges – I love using summer sweet plums, and even peaches (usually reserved for lighter white sangrias). 

Even if you’re not much of a red wine drinker, this Basil Red Sangria has mass appeal – or swap out the red wine for your favorite white!

Time to go cool off and sit in front of the fan for a bit….more postings (and recipes) to come when the weather here cools off!

-Rich