This Cranberry Orange Sangria is easy to make but full of delicious fall flavor! Make a big pitcher for your next party!
The other day I got the meanest comment on my blog that I’ve ever gotten. The basic idea of it was that no one wants to read about my kids, no one cares about them, or the “drivel” I write. They just want the recipe . . . and then they slammed the recipe, lol.
Do you know who I want to be? I want to be a duck. If I am going to put my life, my kids’ lives, my creative ideas, thoughts, and processes on the internet, I need to become a damn duck!
(You know, like letting water roll off my back. Though I wouldn’t be pissed about the awesome webbed feet for treading water faster.)
While I work on becoming a duck, please know that you are not under any obligation to read my posts. I really like writing. I like writing about my kids. I like writing about my grief. I like writing about stupid reality TV. I like writing about my marriage. I like writing about what it is to be a mom these days and want to do the best you can for your kids without losing yourself in them.
And if you don’t want to read all my random thoughts, that’s totally cool. No skin off my back. You just want recipes for Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars and Samoa Cake and Vanilla Buttercream Frosting? I mean, who can blame you!?
Scroll people. Scroll right on down and get the recipe. Peace!
Annnnnnnd, to all of you lovely souls who indulge me by reading my posts and occasionally sharing your thoughts about what I’ve written? Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am honored and humbled that you would read what I have to say about life.
And until I make it as a duck?
Sangria!
This Cranberry Orange Sangria is so insanely good! It comes together very quickly, all you really need to do is a little measuring, a little mixing, and slicing of three oranges. And it makes a whole big pitcher for you to share with your friends so you can all forget your troubles together!
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Cranberry Orange Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine I just used a blend
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup Cointreau
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 3 oranges sliced
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and let it sit overnight.
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Cranberry Orange Sangria
heather @french press says
mean people SUCK!! I love the way your tell stories, and your kids are freaking adorable, so you better keep the stories coming, that and pass me a BIG glass
Thank you Heather!! Love you!
RuttsHut says
I just stumbled across you blog, and already I am planning on making this Cranberry, Orange Sangria. Obviously people who lash out at others, are unhappy with themselves, a real sad situation in our country at this time. Hopefully it will turn around very soon..
Megan says
I hope you don’t let the negative comments get to you. I absolutely adore hearing about your children. Those are actually my favorite posts. Some people just have nothing better to do than tear others down. Unnecessary. Anyway, this recipe looks great! I will for sure be trying it. Keep doing what you love, Lisa!
Oh thank you Megan! I know you are only one voice, but I can’t tell you how much it means to hear that you like those posts! It’s worth way more than the one crabby voice.
Rachel says
Please don’t become a duck…you are way too funny to only be able to say “quack, quack”. I love you and your posts! AND I totally would love me some of this sangria!!!
Hahahaha!! Love you Rachel!
Maggie Blackwell says
This is your blog. You are kind enough to share great recipes with us. Being your blog it is also a place for you to share your life with others. Anyone who doesn’t approve should QUIETLY go away. You cannot please everyone. And some, like that ungrateful person, will never be pleased. I say carry on! You’re doing a wonderful job!
Thank you Maggie!! And you are absolutely right. I totally needed to hear this.
Michelle says
Your blog is great and I love hearing another mom’s life and family! You write about real life and that’s refreshing! Thank you for taking the time and energy to share your ideas and creativity with us.
Thank you so much Michelle. I can’t tell you how much it means to me to read comments like this. Seriously.
Kathleen Salvador says
I love your blog, you, your whole family…here and in heaven and I look forward to hearing about whatever you are kind enough to share with us. eff that jerk.
Kathleen, I loved this comment so much that I immediately copied and pasted it in a text to my husband. I might have to print it out and hang it on my wall. Thank you!
Reedy says
Hi Lisa,
When I open my email, I just love seeing the Wine and Glue blog in there. It’s the first one I open. (Work can wait) I enjoy reading about your kids, husband and extended family. I’m a Grandma myself so, I just love hearing what your kids are up to. Don’t let some cyber low life (I cleaned that up, since you run a family blog) get you down. You’re doing a wonderful job with the blog and especially with your children!!
Okay, this comment made me cry. Thank you so much!! Seriously, I just read it again and got goose bumps. The idea that you look forward to reading my blog . . . I can’t even fathom that. Thank you.
Rachel K says
I am just a random stranger who stumbled upon your blog and loves it. Try not to let the negative comments get to you because you are doing a great job!
Thank you so much Rachel! I am seriously blown away by the idea of other people actually reading my blog and liking it.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Down with the meanies!! Let’s just drink wine instead. :)
Vickie says
I agree with grandma, I too open your email first everyday because of the great REAL family stories and simple yet classy recipes, don’t let the trolls get you down… Hang in there! For every one of us who wrote a comment there at at least three too shy or for whatever reason that wished they had, that feel the same way