Strawberry Basil White Sangria
Strawberry Basil White Sangria
Ingredients
For the Sangria
- 1 dry white wine, 750 mL bottle, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, or to taste
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda, chilled, for serving
- ice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them. Thinly slice the orange and lemon. Set aside a few slices of strawberry, orange, and lemon for garnish, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large pitcher, gently muddle the fresh basil leaves with about half of the sliced strawberries. This will help release their flavors.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the bottle of dry white wine, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and the remaining sliced strawberries, orange, and lemon to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4-6 hours, to allow the flavors to fully meld and chill thoroughly. The longer it chills, the more infused the flavors will become.
⏱️ 120 min
- 5
To serve, fill individual glasses with ice. Pour the sangria over the ice, filling each glass about three-quarters full. Top each serving with a splash of chilled sparkling water or club soda and garnish with the reserved fruit slices and a fresh basil sprig, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Basil White Sangria
Ingredients
For the Sangria
- 1 dry white wine, 750 mL bottle, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, or to taste
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda, chilled, for serving
- ice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them. Thinly slice the orange and lemon. Set aside a few slices of strawberry, orange, and lemon for garnish, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large pitcher, gently muddle the fresh basil leaves with about half of the sliced strawberries. This will help release their flavors.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the bottle of dry white wine, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and the remaining sliced strawberries, orange, and lemon to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4-6 hours, to allow the flavors to fully meld and chill thoroughly. The longer it chills, the more infused the flavors will become.
⏱️ 120 min - 5
To serve, fill individual glasses with ice. Pour the sangria over the ice, filling each glass about three-quarters full. Top each serving with a splash of chilled sparkling water or club soda and garnish with the reserved fruit slices and a fresh basil sprig, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min