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