And the giveaway winner is...plus a great cocktail recipe!

Lucky reader Erin shared a great low-cost cocktail recipe for sangria that's a winner. She'll receive Danny Meyer's new cocktail book, "MIX SHAKE STIR". Erin, please email your address to me at thebudgetfoodieblog@gmail.com to receive your book! Let us know what you end up making.


































This could definitely be a great addition to a Memorial Day party or bbq.

1 orange
1 lemon
1 lime
1 apple, pared, cored and sliced
3/4 c. brandy

1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine
1 (12 oz) can lemon-lime soda to taste
1 c . orange juice to taste 

Slice the orange, lemon, and lime into thin rounds. (Budget Foodie note: Make it your own by adding your favorite fruits - peaches, pomegranates, grapes, strawberries, or whatever you have on hand: nothing is off limits) Place the citrus in a pitcher with the apples. Pour in the brandy and refrigerate for 2 hours or more. Chill the bottle of red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice at the same time.

Gently crush the fruits with a spoon, then stir in the red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice. Add additional brandy or orange juice to taste.

Enjoy! And thanks, Erin!

Budget Foodie