Strawberry Mint Sangria for Effortless Hosting
Make this refreshing and light strawberry mint sangria in a big batch. It is an easy wine drink perfect for afternoon lounging and serving guests without staying in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Pitcher Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine, chilled
- 1 cup white rum
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur (like Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly crushed
- 1 cup club soda or sparkling water, chilled (optional, for topping)
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the chilled white wine, white rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to mix the liquids.
- Add the sliced strawberries and crushed mint leaves to the pitcher. Gently stir them into the wine mixture.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, to allow the fruit flavors to infuse the wine. This step is key for big batch flavor.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour the sangria mixture into the glasses, making sure each serving gets some fruit and mint.
- If desired, top each glass with a splash of chilled club soda for extra fizz. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves, then cool completely before using.
- Crush the mint leaves lightly with the back of a spoon or muddler to release the oils without tearing them too much.
- This recipe makes a great Memorial Day drink or summer sangria option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
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