Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching, so be prepared with a cocktail made with champagne or a special sangria. The recipes and photos below were provided by Diaz Schloss Communications in Montclair, New Jersey.

Fizzy Pineapple

Ingredients

1 oz Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
1 oz Pineapple Puree
3/4 oz Vanilla Syrup
2 Lime Wedges
Champagne

Directions

Combine rum, pineapple puree, vanilla syrup and juice of two lime wedges. Pour into flute and top with your favorite champagne.

Courtesy of Thierry Carrier, General Manager at Avenue  in Long Branch, NJ

Summer Clear Sangria

Ingredients

1/3 cup Brandy
1/3 cup Peach Schnapps
1 1/2 T Sugar
2 (750-milliliter) bottles of White Wine
1 Lemon, thinly sliced
1 Navel Orange, quartered and sliced
1 Green Apple, cored and sliced
1 Ripe Peach, peeled and sliced
4 Strawberries, sliced
1 (12-ounce) bottle club soda

Directions

Combine brandy, peach schnapps and sugar in a large pitcher; stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in wine and fruit. Chill at least 2 hours or until cold. Top with club soda before serving.

Courtesy of Jono Moratis, Food & Beverage Director, Strip House at Westminster Hotel in Livingston, NJ

For other sangria ideas check out the recipes available on the Wine Trail Traveler website.

While indulging in your favorite alcoholic beverage, keep hydrated with that cold glass of water!

Cheers!
Kathy