From its humble roots in Spain, sangria has become a popular and refreshing summer drink. This recipe uses locally grown strawberries combined with white wine to create a Sangria Blanco, a switch from the traditional red wine. So light, pretty and refreshing.
Strawberry Sangria
1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio)
125 ml (1/2 cup) orange liqueur
30 ml (2 tbsp) granulated sugar
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750 ml (3 cups) quartered local strawberries
250 ml (1 cup) white cranberry juice
250 ml (1 cup) chilled lemon-flavoured sparkling water
Mint sprigs, for garnish
In a large glass pitcher, combine wine, orange liqueur and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add strawberries and juice. Refrigerate until chilled.
Just before serving, stir in sparkling water. Fill each glass with ice cubes; pour sangria over top. Garnish with mint sprigs.
Makes 6 servings.
Tip: To make fruit ice cubes, place 1 small strawberry (cut in half if large), into each ice cube compartment; fill with water or juice. Freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
Nutrition information per serving (when recipe serves 6): 196 calories; 0.5 g protein; 23 g carbohydrate.
Source: Foodland Ontario.
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