Happy 4th of July

Today is July 4th also known as Independence Day. On this date the American colonist, tired of King George's B.S. (that whole "no taxation without representation"-thing) wrote a rather long F.U. known as the Declaration of Independence which we continue to commemorate to this day. The History geek in me has always loved this holiday and as I get older I love it even more. Food. Fireworks. Alcohol. What more could a girl ask for?

I technically celebrated the 4th yesterday with some of my law school loves, yesterday. Frank made this yummy drink called a "Tequila Sunrise Sangria". It was sooooo good. I am not a huge Tequila drinker but I definitely recommend this drink...its so refreshing and it was perfect for our July 4th festivities.

• 1 orange
• 1 lime
• 1 bottle (about 3 cups) pink Prosecco (or cava, or other sparkling wine)*
• 2 cups lemon lime soda (or ginger ale)
• 1 cup tequila
• 1 Bosc pear, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 pint raspberries

Directions

Slice half the orange into circles then slice in half to form half moons. Squeeze the second half into a large pitcher filled with ice. Do the same with the lime. Add the Prosecco, soda, and tequila to the pitcher and gently combine. Add fruit and serve.

Enjoy.