Patriotic Sangria
Looking for a celebratory cocktail for the Fourth of July? We have a good one for you that just happens to be red, wine and blue! Mallory and I tried it on a Monday evening with Freutcake’s mojito pulled pork on pretzel buns and the Summer Slaw from this post. The combination would make a great meal for the Fourth or any other fun summer evening.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2/3 cup raspberries
- 1 cup quartered strawberries
- 1 bottle dry rosé
- 4 cups chilled club soda or seltzer
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 mint sprigs
- 4 lemon peel strips
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
DIRECTIONS:
- Make syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, mint sprigs and lemon peel strips. Heat until sugar is completely dissolved and let simmer for 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Remove lemon strips and mint sprigs.
- In a large pitcher (at least 90 oz in size), combine blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, rosé, lemon juice, and syrup. Stir.
- Let pitcher chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- Prior to serving, add 4 cups club soda or seltzer to pitcher. Stir and enjoy.
- Best served with a Fourth of July straw! Cheers!
Recipe Credit: @buzzfeedtasty
Do you have a cocktail you plan to serve on the 4th? Let us know if you try this Patriotic Sangria recipe by tagging @letswineaboutitsister on Instagram with a picture of your drink.
