Friday, March 8, 2019

Citrus Sangria

Like sunshine on a cloudy day!
It has been the dreariest, rainiest Winter ever.
Last weekend we had friends over for a big pot of Jambalaya 
and Mollie and I decided that sangria might be fun.

Mollie thought citrus or lemon 
would be a nice counterpoint to the spicy Jambalaya.

We found a couple of recipes to use as a starting point and this is what we came up with.
So fresh, delicious and easy!
And pretty, too.


White Wine and Citrus Sangria

2 lemons, sliced
2 limes, sliced
1 large naval orange, sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup citrus vodka
2 Tbsp agave nectar
2 bottles of dry white wine
 (we used Pinot Grigio. Sauvingnon Blanc would work as well.)
Sprite, club soda or a fizzy citrus drink like Spindrift or LaCroix

At least 4 hours before serving place the sliced fruit in a large glass container.
Add the mint.
Pour in the citrus vodka and agave nectar.
Fill the container with the two bottles of white wine.
Stir. Cover and chill.

To serve: fill a glass with ice cubes, add the white wine sangria and a lemon or lime slice for color. Finish with a couple of splashes of Sprite, club soda or fizzy citrus drink.

Enjoy!
It was light and refreshing and great with spicy food.
It would be a great sangria for relaxing Summer days on the porch!
#imready
#hurryupsummer

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