Happy National Cocktail Day! I thought I would pop in and share a Springtime favorite of mine—a Refreshing Lemon-Lime Sangria.
Are you a fan of Sangria? White wine sangria (Sangria with white wine as its base) is my favorite, especially this time of year.
What is Sangria?
Sangria is made with Wine (typically red), fruit, and a sweetener. Often it will also contain a liqueur. It is sweet (yay for those with a sweet tooth) and can be served over ice like a punch. The alcohol content varies somewhere between 7 and 10%.
Ingredients:
- One bottle of a dry White Wine- I used a crisp Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup Lime Soda
- 2-3 lemons sliced
- Two limes sliced
- Twenty green grapes -cut in half.
- Fifteen mint leaves with the stems removed.
Directions for Sangria
This is sooooo easy. It’s a dump-and-run cocktail that is perfect for a party.
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- Pour the bottle of wine into a pitcher.
- Add the Lemon, Lime, and grapes.
- Next, add the Key Lime Soda. Any lemon-lime soda will work.
- Take the stems off the mint leaves and add them to the mix.
- Stir and taste. 🙂
- Refrigerate for 3 hours (overnight is best).
- Pour into pretty glasses
- Serves four
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Tips for Sangria
Don’t skip the mint. The mint adds a refreshing flavor combined with the lemons and lime, and the soda adds just hints of bubbles.
Inexpensive wine is perfect for Sangria! The fruit and added ingredients will change the wine, so save that special bottle for later.
Although you can serve this recipe immediately, the longer the Sangria sits, the better the flavors mix and taste.
How easy is that?
What can you serve Sangria with?
White Sangria is delicious with many types of dishes. A rich, creamy pasta is fantastic and my personal favorite, but you could also try:
- Fruit and Cheese plates- especially brie cheese
- Anything Spicy! This crisp and refreshing Sangria is the perfect mate for spice
- Grilled chicken or fish
- Cerviche
- Deserts
If you enjoyed this Sangria recipe, here are a few more Sangria recipes you might enjoy:
Blood Orange White Wine Sangria
Happy Spring!
Until next time,
-Libbie
