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White Sangria Recipe

"Really simple!"




white sangria recipe A white sangria recipe isn't much different than other sangria recipes. It's very liberal in what you can do. But let's start with the basics.

What is in a white sangria? White wine first and foremost. That is what people are wanting when they say, "Hey I want a white sangria." And you thought they were all knowledgable in their sangria trivia. It just means white wine.

Sangria recipes usually only have four ingredients. The key to making taste great is in the preparation. Yeah, I know you have to read and follow directions! Don't know what they are? No big deal it's super easy. Here's the basics on how to make a Sangria.

The recipe is very flexible. See the substitution section below for fruit ideas and liqueur ideas. Stay with the ratios and measurements - but feel free to substitute!




White Sangria Recipe



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INGREDIENTS:

* 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine ( don't overanalyze and hurt your brain - just get a white wine)

* 3/4 cup Triple Sec (see below)

* 1/8 cup white sugar

* 1 pound of any fruit combo listed below



Procedure

 1. Slice the grapes in half and if using other fruit slice into wedges.

2. Place the fruit in bowl and press the sugar into it.

The operative word is "press" not pulverize or change the shape of the fruit.

3. Pour the Triple Sec over the pressed fruit.

4. Cover and let the fruit/booze mixture rest AT LEAST 15 minutes. (I put it in a sealed container.) Go find something to do - clean up or whatever, but let the mixture sit.

5. AFTER the minimum 15 minutes of sitting, place wine and fruit/booze mixture in the sangria pitcher.

6. Put your pitcher in the refrigerator to ALLOW THE DRINK TO SIT at least half a day. (Really!)



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Substitutions and Questions



What fruit works best with this white sangria recipe?


Plenty. The main thing you are looking for is to NOT overpower the white wine with a huge fruity taste. They all need to blend. Here's some fruits I'd use in any combo. Just make sure to follow the procedure and you should be good!

  • strawberry ( make sure they are firm!)


  • red grapes


  • oranges


  • limes


  • peach



    • Shouldn't the fruit be real ripe for flavor?


    Not necessarily. Once it sits in the wine it will slowly decompose. You can come back and find fruit babies floating if you are not careful. I usually go for not quite ripe! Press the sugar in and you will get a nice flavor. Remember the process!

    What wine makes the white sangria recipe turn out the best?


    There is absolutely NO right answer to this no matter what my reply is. It's very personal. You choose. You.re the cook. And that makes whatever you choose the right choice and by far the best one. Right?
    Our Italian tradition for any sangria recipe was to use the wine leftover from dinner the night before.

    What can I substitute for the Triple Sec?


    Any liqueur that blends with your fruit. It is there to give your fruit that zing! Try any of the flavored vodkas.






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