DON'T GET MAD, GET DRUNK

Whoever you're rooting for, there's a cocktail to carry you through the returns this evening.

BLUE Cosmos

1 bottle (750 ml) lemon vodka (e.g., Citron)
1 cup blue curaçao
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup white cranberry juice
Fresh orange slices, maraschino cherries and lime wedges

Add all ingredients to a 2 qt. pitcher.

Pour mixture into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glasses. Garnish drinks with fresh orange slices, maraschino cherries and lime wedges.

RED Sangria

1-1/3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 bottle (1500 ml) dry red wine (merlot, cabernet, beaujoulais, zinfandel)
4 oz. brandy

Mix together juices and sugar in large pitcher 2 min. or until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in wine and brandy; chill.

To serve, fill glasses with cut-up fruit and ice and pour sangria over.