Ingredients
– 1 bottle of red wine (750ml, preferably a fruity Merlot or Zinfandel)
– 1 bottle of white wine (750ml, a crisp Sauvignon Blanc works well)
– 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
– 1 cup red raspberries
– 1-2 oranges, sliced
– 1-2 lemons, sliced
– Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
– Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
Creating Sparkling Red White Blue Sangria is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Select Your Wine: Choose your favorite red and white wines. Fruity options tend to work best.
2. Prep Your Fruit: Wash all fruits thoroughly. Hull and slice the strawberries and slice the oranges and lemons.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, pour in the red wine followed by the white wine.
4. Add the Fruit: Gently add the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, orange slices, and lemon slices into the pitcher with the wine.
5. Chill: Allow the sangria to sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. This helps the flavors meld beautifully.
6. Add Sparkle: Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water or lemon-lime soda to give it that bubbly effect. Stir gently.
7. Serve Over Ice: Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria over.
8. Garnish: Add a few mint leaves to each glass for a touch of freshness.
9. Enjoy: Serve immediately and delight in the amazing flavors!
Following these steps ensures you’ll have a vibrant and delicious Sparkling Red White Blue Sangria ready to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1g