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Refreshing Red White and Blue Sangria

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A light, fruity, and festive sangria perfect for summer parties, blending red and white wines with fresh berries and citrus for a refreshing patriotic drink.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine (Merlot or Pinot Noir)
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) crisp white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/4 cup triple sec or orange liqueur (optional)
  • 1 cup chilled sparkling water
  • A small handful fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fresh berries and citrus under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Slice the orange and lemon into thin rounds, removing seeds when possible.
  2. In a large pitcher, pour the full bottles of red and white wine (750 ml each). Add the triple sec or orange liqueur if using. Stir gently to blend.
  3. Add the blueberries, sliced strawberries, raspberries, orange, and lemon slices to the pitcher. Stir lightly to mix.
  4. Pour in the simple syrup. Start with 1/4 cup and taste after chilling; add more if you prefer sweeter sangria. Stir well to combine.
  5. Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4 hours or overnight to let flavors meld.
  6. Just before serving, add the chilled sparkling water for a refreshing fizz. Gently stir to mix without flattening the bubbles. Add frozen blueberries now if using as ice cubes.
  7. Pour sangria into glasses, ensuring each gets a colorful mix of fruit. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

[‘Use frozen blueberries as natural ice cubes to keep the sangria cold without watering it down.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by adding simple syrup gradually and tasting.’, ‘Add fresh mint leaves just before serving to preserve aroma and avoid bitterness.’, ‘Do not stir vigorously after adding sparkling water to maintain fizz.’, ‘Prepare up to 24 hours in advance and add sparkling water and mint just before serving.’, ‘For a non-alcoholic version, substitute wines with white grape juice and cranberry juice, and use lemon-lime soda instead of sparkling water.’, ‘Seasonal fruit substitutions like peaches, cherries, or nectarines can be used for variety.’]

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Keywords: sangria, red white and blue sangria, summer drink, patriotic cocktail, berry sangria, easy sangria recipe, refreshing summer beverage

Find it online: https://tempotaste.com/refreshing-red-white-and-blue-sangria-recipe-easy-for-summer-parties/