Sangria is always a fruity and refreshing drink, especially in summertime. But on those relentless, sweltering "dog days," white wine sangria beckons like a cool swimming pool.
Instructions
Step 1: Pour wine into pitcher Pour the wine into the pitcher.
TIP: For the fruitiest results, use a Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, or Spanish cava.
Step 2: Add vodka, schnapps, & vanilla Add the vodka, schnapps and vanilla.
Step 3: Squeeze juice Squeeze in the juice of 2 limes and 1 lemon and drop in the remaining, unjuiced halves.
Step 4: Add fruit, mint, cloves, & cinnamon Add the strawberries, grapes, mint, cloves and cinnamon sticks.
Step 5: Add ice Add ice cubes if you are serving your batch right away.
TIP: For the tastiest results, cover and refrigerate the pitcher overnight. Add the ice just before serving.
Step 6: Pour & serve Pour into a wine glass with a splash of club soda, and dive in.
FACT: White wine sangria originated in the Cava region of Spain as an alternative to the Rioja region's traditional red recipe.
