GREEN APPLE AND MELON SANGRIA
Servings
6
Prep time:
5 HOURS
Cook time:
n/a
Ingredients
1/4 melon
1 bottle of dry white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
3 T. sugar
1-1/2 C. prepared lemonade
1/4 C. White rum
1 tart green apple such as Granny Smith
1 lemon
1 lime
10-12 leaves of fresh mint
Sangria is the perfect drink to serve on warm summer nights and watching sunsets. Sangria is very versatile and can be made with almost any fruit/wine combination. Strawberries, grapes, watermelon, apples, oranges, and lemons are all great choices. In this version, we will pair fresh melon and green apple for a refreshing beverage.
Tips: For best results, the melon should be frozen a minimum of 3 hours before making sangria. Sangria should chill in the refrigerator for the flavors to marry for 2 hours prior to serving.
Step by Step Instructions
- Place melon in the freezer for 3 hours.
- In a large serving bowl or pitcher combine wine and sugar.
- Add lemonade and rum.
- Slice the apple and lemon and lime. Add to wine mixture.
- Remove melon from the freezer and cut into cubes or melon balls. Add to wine mixture.
- Add mint leaves and place into the refrigerator. Chill for 2 hours. Taste and add 1 T additional sugar if needed.
- Pour into glasses over ice. Enjoy!
