Summer Sangria

There’s not much more refreshing in the Summer than a delicious Sangria. I know you can enjoy a Sangria cocktail in other seasons of the year, but babyyyyyy- it just hits different in the Summertime!

I enjoy a glass of Classic Sangria but I also enjoy White Wine Sangria. I make mine with sparkling wine (Prosecco, Spumante, Cava, etc,) or a flat White Wine (sometimes with sparkling water added for a little fizz) and ice.

Henry’s partial to White Sangria and so I make that version most oftenespecially in the Summer. I even make Sangrias (Red or White) with juices and seltzer water for a non-spirited version- people guzzle those down too. It’s all about the fruit anyway so if you use delicious fruits, especially seasonal fruit- you’ll have a hit on your hands every single time.

The fruit I use for the White Sangria may differ from the one I use for Red. But for the Summer Sangria, it’s usually green grapes (any variety, halved), a handful of blueberries, apple (any variety, diced or sliced, but usually it’s green “Granny Smith”apples; Gala apples & Fuji apples are great too), strawberries (sliced thinly or quartered) and orange (sliced and quartered). Sometimes, I’ll add pomegranate seeds or cubed cantaloupe if I have some.

When making Classic (Red) or White Sangria, remember to add a half a cup of brandy and a quarter cup of Quantro (or Triple Sec) orange liqueur. Throw in a couple of cinnamon sticks and the juice of 1 lime too. Fresh mint leaves are a delicious and herbaceous touch. A few times, I’ve added basil leaves and it was amazing. Don’t forget to add lots of ice.

Always use glass (you can actually taste plastics if used for your beverages) and be sure to not overserve your guests and your self. Drink responsibly and enjoy your Summer Sangria.