Passion Fruit Caipirinha

Ingredients: 1 lime 2 tsp. superfine (caster) sugar 1 passion fruit, halved 1/4 cup cachaça Ice as needed Directions: On a work surface, firmly press and roll the lime with the palm of your hand to release the essential oils in the rind and juices. Cut the lime into 8 slices, then cut each slice in half. Place the pieces in a double old-fashioned glass. Sprinkle with the sugar and crush with a muddler. Scoop the flesh from the passion fruit halves into a glass, add the cachaça and stir to mix. Add ice and serve immediately.

Sangria Ingredients: 1 bottle (750ml) fruity, dry red wine 1/4 cup brandy 2 Tbs. sugar 2 lemons, thinly sliced 2 oranges, thinly sliced 3 cups sparkling water Ice cubes as needed Directions: In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, sugar, lemons and oranges and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the sparkling water and stir to blend. Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour the sangria into the glasses. Serve immediately.