Simple Summertime Sangria

 

Cold and refreshing - the perfect summer cocktail!
Cold and refreshing, this white sangria is the perfect summer cocktail.

“This is the best white sangria I’ve ever tasted!” exclaimed Vicki’s husband, Skip.  It’s true, this sangria recipe turned out better than we expected.  Oftentimes white sangrias are too sweet, but this is deliciously crisp and fresh.  Make a pitcher (or two) for your next summertime get together.

Fresh summer fruit gives this sangria awesome taste!
Fresh summer fruit gives this sangria awesome flavor!

Summertime Sangria

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle dry white wine Chardonnay
  • 2 Tbsp Calvados apple brandy
  • 3 Tbsp Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes
  • 1 kiwi peeled and sliced
  • 1 green apple sliced
  • 1 white peach sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups bottled sparkling water

Instructions

  • Pour wine into a large glass pitcher.  
  • Add Calvados, Cointreau, sugar, grapes, kiwi, and apple.  
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4-5 hours.  
  • Add peach the last hour.  
  • To serve, stir well, add sparkling water and pour over ice in tall glasses.  Garnish with mint or basil.
Cheers!
Cheers!

 

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