Strawberry Basil White Wine Sangria
Strawberry Basil White Wine Sangria
Ingredients
For the Sangria
- 1 bottle dry white wine, 750 ml, chilled
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled, for serving
- ice, as needed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Gently muddle or lightly crush the fresh basil leaves in the bottom of a large pitcher to release their aromatic oils. Add the sliced strawberries to the pitcher.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Pour the chilled dry white wine, orange liqueur, and simple syrup into the pitcher with the strawberries and basil. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the fruit to infuse the wine. This chilling time is crucial for the best taste.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
To serve, fill individual glasses with ice. Pour the sangria over the ice, ensuring each glass gets some of the infused strawberries and basil. Top each serving with a splash of chilled sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.
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Strawberry Basil White Wine Sangria
Ingredients
For the Sangria
- 1 bottle dry white wine, 750 ml, chilled
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled, for serving
- ice, as needed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Gently muddle or lightly crush the fresh basil leaves in the bottom of a large pitcher to release their aromatic oils. Add the sliced strawberries to the pitcher.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pour the chilled dry white wine, orange liqueur, and simple syrup into the pitcher with the strawberries and basil. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the fruit to infuse the wine. This chilling time is crucial for the best taste.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
To serve, fill individual glasses with ice. Pour the sangria over the ice, ensuring each glass gets some of the infused strawberries and basil. Top each serving with a splash of chilled sparkling water for a refreshing fizz.