For days you need sangria NOW …

There is a right way to make sangria. It usually involves a dozen or more ingredients and plenty of time.

But sometimes you need a deliciously refreshing fruity-winey cocktail by the glass in about 2 minutes.

Use whatever wine you have open.

Quick red sangria

5 ounces red wine

2 tablespoons grenadine

1 tablespoon sugar

Juice of 1/2 lime

2 tablespoons 7-Up or other lemon-lime soda

Ice

In a tall glass, combine the wine, grenadine, sugar and lime juice. Mix well, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Add the soda, stir gently, then add the ice.

Makes 1 serving. Per serving: 280 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 45 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 20 mg sodium.

Quick white sangria

5 ounces white wine

3 ounces mango or guava juice

1/2 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons ginger beer or other ginger ale

Ice

In a tall glass, combine the wine, juice and sugar. Mix well, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Add the soda, stir gently, then add the ice.

Makes 1 serving. Per serving: 190 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 35 mg sodium.