I spaced out and forgot to post a couple more sangria recipes to go with yesterday’s column. I hope you guys forgive me. Maybe those of you who can’t should try a few cups of one of these concoctions to soften the heart — and the inhibitions.

All of these recipes are taken or adapted from “101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks” by Kim Haasarud. I’ve done sangria in a big punch bowl for bridal showers and other parties before and it’s always a big success, especially when the weather is warm. It’s nice that you don’t have to use expensive wine; cheap wine is just as good. Bonus: You don’t have to mix drinks all night long.

Limoncello Fizzy Sangria
Serves about 12

1 bottle dry white wine
2 cups lemonade
1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
2 lemons, cut into wheels
2 oranges, cut into wheels
1 bottle semisweet sparkling wine
20 mint sprigs, for garnish
Lemon twists, for garnish

Combine wine, lemonade, limoncello, lemons and oranges in a large ceramic or glass container and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve over ice. Fill glasses halfway with sangria, then top with the sparkling wine and garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon twist.

(More recipes after the jump.)

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