Arugula – Who Knew.

THE PROBLEM

5 extra cases of ‘event wine’ that can’t just be thrown away. Yet can’t be served to my wine aficionados and colleagues as is.

THE SOLUTION

Sangria. I’m so smart and generous. Sangria will be made for the whole office. Happy Friday! I’m the coolest. You’re welcome guys.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 (750 mL) bottles dry red wine, such as left over event wine
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur
• 1 pound DOLE strawberries, hulled and halved
• 3 oranges, thinly sliced
• 3 limes, thinly sliced
• 2 lemons, thinly sliced
• 4 cups fresh arugula
• 1 bottle of bubbles (REQUIRED)

DIRECTIONS

Stir together wine, brandy, sugar and orange liqueur in large pitcher, until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the arugula, using a wooden spoon to mull (crush) the arugula so that the flavor is released. Add strawberries, lime, lemon and orange to the wine mixture, lightly mull the fruit to release juices. Cover and refrigerate for anywhere from 2-24 hours. Stir in bubbles then strain and serve over ice.

THE SCENE

The glasses are full, and everyone knows booze always needs a booze mixer. Yeah- the straws are curly, they’re left over from a Tiki Party.

THE AFTERMATH

“These Sangrias are a little Boozey”
“I need food”
“Arugula – who knew”
“Let’s go to Tony’s”