‘Tis the season to dig out the punch bowl or your favorite vintage pitcher and mix a generous batch of Sparkling White Sangria. Why? This cool, refreshing drink is not only beautiful to gaze upon (colors everywhere!), but it’s a brilliant crowd pleaser on any warm afternoon while relaxing outside. With a bevy of fresh fruit, orange juice, white wine on the sweeter side and a dry sparkling wine chilled to perfection, Sangria offers bright acidity, citrus notes, and a hint of sweet on the palate. And what’s not to love about the bubbles?
This easy to make beverage is a worthy complement to a range of foods from savory to spicy to somewhat sweet. Lest we only consider lady-like finger foods with Sparkling White Sangria, think again. Personally, I love a glass with my favorite spicy tacos or quesadillas, mango curry, savory salads, chili with plenty of heat, creamy crab cakes, grilled shrimp and fresh lobster. Sipped with a dessert of berries sprinkled with a dash of sugar, Sparkling White Sangria comes in for the win!
Find the recipe for Sparkling White Sangria below after which photos and recipe links to my favorite foods for pairing are included. Enjoy!
Sparkling White Sangria
1 orange, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
10 large strawberries, sliced
1 cup orange juice
1 750ml bottle sweet white wine (Riesling or a still Moscato, perhaps?)
1 750ml bottle your favorite dry sparkling wine
Place all fruit and orange juice in a large pitcher
This Article was originally published on Grape Experiences
