Wasted Grapes

Not wasted as in…I bought to many and couldn’t eat them (that would never happen…I’m a grape fanatic), but more like the case of those Friday, or Saturday nights that got a little too crazy. I stumbled this recipe a while back and I just thought it was the coolest idea ever. Who knew that a great recipe would be Wine + Grapes? I mean wine is made from grapes…so…Why would it be better? *shrug* I don’t know, but the grapes really were quite good. Oh! By the way, my sister is visiting and my friends are now married! YAY! Also, I am having surfing withdrawals, but I guess that happens when you love to surf, and you live in the middle of a desert. 😛
Here is the recipe for the grapes:

http://thursdaynightsmackdown.com/2008/06/22/marinated-grapes/

Ingredients:
1 750-ml bottle dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
2 pounds red and/or green seedless grapes, cut into small clusters
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Method:
1. Pour wine into large nonaluminum bowl.
2. Add 1/4 cup sugar and stir until dissolved.
3. Add grapes and peel; mix gently.
4. Cover; chill at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
5. Using slotted spoon, transfer grapes to shallow bowl.
6. Sprinkle grapes with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and serve.

Notes:
The grapes taste the same basically, but with a little twist. I really liked it. They were kinda sweet, sticky, and I just couldn’t help but gobble them up. I was trying to think of ways to present them in a cute way, but I realized that I don’t have anything like that. HA! So, I had to be creative. I found an old soft serve cup and I figured why not try a champagne flute? I really should have thrown some of that marinade into the flute, but I didn’t think of that until now. Oh well. The marinade also was really good. The grapes lend a little flavor over into it, plus the lemon zest helps too. One thing you have to figure out is the balance between club soda, and wine. It took a few yummy and not so yummy sips to find the right amount, but in the end it comes out to be a really refreshing spritzer. Anyway, definitely be responsible while drinking! Glasses up and happy nom noms!

PS: I used my Wii Fit (cleaned) to weigh the grapes and make sure I had 2lbs lol

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Edit:
Leave the grapes in longer for a bigger wine taste. I know it says up to a day….but sometimes you’ve got to break the rules. I kept them in for 2.5 days and MMmMMmm!!! DELISH!