I love summer sangria – for me it’s all about fresh fruit and white wine. Yep, a little fruit punch with a kick. Most of the recipes I find have lots of added sugar, I’d much prefer to save my calories for peach pie with ice cream…hmm that sounds yummy! In addition to the summer sangria my daughter-in-law, Kat, made for us, I’ve gathered a few “lo cal” versions of summer sangria – we’ll be trying them all before the warm weather disappears.
First up is Kat’s Summer Sangria……
Kat’s Summer Sangria Ingredients
- 1- 750ml bottle of dry white wine- we used Yellow Tail Chardonnay
- 1/2 C Brandy 1 1/2 C diced peaches
- 1 1/2 C diced mango – we used frozen because it was a last minute decision
- 1 C Splenda
- a handful of chopped mint, extra for garnish
- club soda is optional
Method
Mix all ingredients (except club soda) in a large pitcher and refrigerate for several hours. Pour sangria over ice and garnish with mint sprig. For a spritzer, add some club soda to the individual glass before serving.
Lululemon’s Skinny Tea Sangria
Ingredients
- 5 tsp loose leaf green tea (we used pomegranate/lavender green tea from Bulk Barn; get creative with yours!)
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1- 750ml bottle of dry white wine (we used a Pinot Grigio)
- 3 cups assorted melon, cubed (we used watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew)
Method
Steep tea leaves in boiling water for 1 minute. Do not over-steep. Thoroughly strain tea leaves (otherwise your sangria will taste bitter and tannic). Once tea is cooled entirely add wine & fruit. Refrigerate minimum four hours (preferably overnight). The melon in the recipe naturally sweetens the sangria. If you prefer a sweeter drink, try a sweeter wine like a Riesling or add a bit of watermelon juice.
Classic Sangria from Martha StewartIngredients
- 1 orange, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 lime, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, such as Rioja or Cabernet Sauvignon
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chilled lemon-lime soda
- Ice
Method
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In a pitcher or large bowl, combine orange, lime, apple, grapes, brandy, and red wine. Stir to combine and refrigerate 1 hour (or up to overnight). To serve, add soda and ice.
White Sangria from Martha Stewart Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 firm ripe peaches, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 honeydew melon, seeded, peeled, cut lengthwise into thirds, and sliced thinly crosswise (4 cups)
- 1 bottle white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, well-chilled
- 1 can (12 ounces) or (1 1/2 cups) seltzer or club soda
- Ice cubes, for serving
Method
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In a large bowl or pitcher combine brandy and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes; stir to dissolve sugar. Add fruit and wine to brandy mixture; stir. Just before serving, add seltzer, and stir again. Serve over ice.