Friday Night:
Cocktails With Your Pod
This seasonal sangria will keep things humming throughout the weekend.
Festive Pomegranate Sangria (pictured above)
(Serves 4–6)
- 1 bottle Rioja, or medium-bodied Spanish wine
- 12 ounces tangerine juice
- 8 ounces pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup apple juice
- 2 ounces brandy
- 1 cup club soda
- 2 medium apples, cored and diced
- 2 tangerines or mandarins, sliced
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- rosemary sprigs
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and chill for 6 hours or overnight. Before serving, check flavor. Add more apple juice or simple syrup for a sweeter drink or more tangerine juice for tartness. Add wine-soaked fruit and ice to each serving glass*; top with extra slices of citrus, pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary.
*Note: By adding ice to the glass and not the pitcher, the sangria will remain full-flavored.
Recipe by Kara Mickelson
Saturday: Get Some Fresh Air
Dust off the bike and catch your breath in the great outdoors. After the year we’ve had, a little exercise and a change of scenery can go a long way. If you don’t own a bike, check out San Francisco-based Public Bikes for your new set of wheels. Something there for the entire family.
Sunday: Spa Day
Before the new week begins, take a day to unwind. These bliss-inducing offerings from California companies will transport and take the edge off.
Cloud Cotton Robe, $99 (pictured above)
Lounge like you mean it in this soft, light and luxurious robe from Venice-based Parachute. This super comfy robe features fluffy two-ply gauze, a snug waist tie and two hidden side pockets. Made from premium 100% long-staple Turkish cotton and designed to have a relaxed, comfortable fit.
Cloud Cotton Robe | Parachute
Restorative Gift Basket, $85 (pictured below)
A lidded gift basket crafted by Senegalese artisans [Fair Trade Federation] comes filled with goodies from the Santa Barbara Company. Includes a Seasonal Soy Candle, Steep Echo Olive Leaf Tea in Tend, Repose & Bloom, Lavender Linen Spray and Relax Bath Salts.
Restorative Gift Basket | The Santa Barbara Company
