Sparkling White Sangria
With sparkling wine and fresh fruit, this white sangria is pretty and festive — perfect for a party!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) brandy or cognac
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
- ⅓ cup superfine sugar (see note)
- 1 orange, halved
- 2 limes
- 1 small apple, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, peeled and chopped
- 1 nectarine, chopped
- 1 750-ml bottle chilled sparkling wine, such as Cava, Prosecco or Champagne
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda, such as Sprite
- A few bunches frozen grapes
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the brandy, orange liqueur and sugar. Squeeze juice from one lime and one orange half into the pitcher. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Slice the remaining orange half into thin slices and add to pitcher, then add chopped apples and nectarines. Add the sparkling wine, lemon-lime soda and a large bunch of frozen grapes. Place ice cubes in glasses (do not put them in the pitcher or they’ll water the drink down) along with small bunches of frozen grapes and pour sangria over top. Spoon chopped fruit into glasses, garnish with lime slices if desired and serve.
- Note: Superfine sugar dissolves much faster than regular sugar. It is available at most supermarkets. This recipe makes a fairly sweet sangria; if you prefer it dry, use less sugar.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (4 servings)
- Calories: 407
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Sugar: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 28 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.