Description
A refreshing White Wine Sangria infused with a variety of tropical fruits, perfect for warm weather gatherings. This easy-to-make drink combines white wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and tropical fruit juices with an assortment of fresh diced pineapple, mango, kiwi, orange, apple, and strawberries, accented by fresh mint leaves for a vibrant and flavorful beverage that pleases the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1 bottle white wine
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup coconut water
Fruits
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup diced kiwi
- 1/2 cup diced orange
- 1/2 cup diced apple
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 lime, sliced
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
Others
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Start by gathering all of your ingredients and ensuring that they are measured and ready for use.
- Pour white wine: Open the bottle of white wine and pour it into a large pitcher or bowl.
- Add brandy: Add the 1/4 cup of brandy to the pitcher with the wine.
- Add orange liqueur: Pour in the 1/4 cup of orange liqueur, making sure it blends well with the wine and brandy.
- Add tropical juices: Next, add 1/4 cup of pineapple juice to the pitcher, followed by 1/4 cup of coconut water.
- Combine liquids: Stir gently to combine the liquids together.
- Add pineapple: Take the 1/2 cup of diced pineapple and add it into the pitcher with the liquids.
- Add mango: Add the 1/2 cup of diced mango to the pitcher, mixing it in with the other fruits.
- Add kiwi: Dice the 1/2 cup of kiwi and add it to the pitcher, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Add orange and apple: Add the 1/2 cup of diced orange into the pitcher, followed by the 1/2 cup of diced apple.
- Add strawberries: Slice the 1/2 cup of strawberries and place them into the pitcher as well.
- Add mint leaves: Tear the fresh mint leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the pitcher for extra flavor.
- Add sugar: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar into the pitcher, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add citrus slices: Slice the 1/2 lime and add it to the pitcher along with the 1/2 lemon slices.
- Mix all ingredients: Stir everything together thoroughly to ensure the fruits and liquids are well mixed.
- Chill: Cover the pitcher with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate the sangria for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Final stir: Once chilled, give the sangria another gentle stir before serving.
- Serve: Pour the sangria into glasses filled with ice and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the sangria chill for at least 2 hours; overnight is even better.
- Use a dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for optimal taste.
- Adjust sugar amount according to your sweetness preference.
- Feel free to swap tropical fruits or add other seasonal fruits to customize the sangria.
- Ensure the fruit pieces are cut evenly for consistent flavor distribution.
- Sangria can be prepared in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
