Recipe: Red, White and Blueberry Sangria

Sangria is easy to make, is a gorgeous deep vibrant shade of red as the sun shines upon it and is sweet and refreshing. Pair it with burgers, chicken, ribs, corn, potato salad — all the traditional foods 'n' fixins — and you've got a party!

Blueberry Syrup:

• 4 cups blueberries
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar

Bring everything to a boil in a medium saucepan, then lower heat to medium; boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then mash the blueberries. Strain out the solids and reserve the syrup.

Into each large wine glass, place:

• 1/4 cup blueberry syrup
• 2/3 cup red wine
• 2/3 cup sparkling lemonade
• 4 ice cubes
• 1/2 lemon slice
• 1/2 orange slice

 This recipe was written by Mary Bilyeu and originally posted on AnnArbor.com on July 4, 2011.