Sparkling White Sangria
It’s that time of the year for sangria to be the star of summer entertaining and this Sparkling White Sangria wins every time!
The flavors of apple, nectarines, oranges and limes combined with brandy, orange liqueur and sparkling wine creates a fresh effervescent cocktail.
In a large pitcher, combine the brandy, orange liqueur and sugar. I call for superfine sugar (which is available at the grocery store) because it dissolves easily. If you can’t find it, you could put some sugar in a food processor and pulse it until it is superfine.
Squeeze juice from the lime and half of the orange into the same pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Slice the remaining half of the orange into thin slices and add to the pitcher along with chopped apples and nectarines.
Add the sparkling wine, Sprite (or club soda…my preference) and a large bunch of frozen grapes.
To serve, place ice cubes in glasses (not in the pitcher as it will water down the sangria) along with some frozen grapes. Pour the sangria over the top and add some chopped fruit to the glass.
Enjoy this refreshing summer cocktail!
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Sparkling White Sangria
Makes: 4 servings
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) brandy or cognac
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
- 1/3 cup superfine sugar (see Chef’s 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 or club soda (for a less sweet flavor)
- 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.
Chef’s 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.
Recipe from Once Upon a Chef
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