This refreshing and tasty sangria was inspired by Mexican agua fresca that is prepared with fresh fruits!
Course beverage, Cocktails
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Chill Sangria 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours25 minutesminutes
Servings 8Servings
Equipment
Blender
Large pitcher
Ingredients
1 1/2-2lbsWatermelon
1 1/2poundsStrawberries
3large oranges
2ozFresh Lime Juice
4ozSimple Syrup
6-8ozbrandy or watermelon flavored vodka
1.75 lSparkling or rose wine
Ice!
Instructions
To the blender, add 1 pound of fresh watermelon and 1/2 pound fresh strawberries, roughly chopped. Blend on high until smooth. Set aside.
Slice the remaining watermelon and strawberries into smaller, bite size pieces. I left some watermelon with the rind on. Slice one of the oranges into thin wedges. Juice the remaining two oranges and set aside.
To a large pitcher, add in some of the mixed, sliced fruit. Reserve some for garnish. Pour in the fruit puree, lime juice, orange juice, brandy, simple syrup and wine. Stir well to combine. Cover and chill for a few hours.
When ready, stir sangria and pour into goblet style glasses that are filled with ice. Garnish with more fresh fruit.