Spring Sangria White Grape Citrus (Printable Version)

A bright, revitalizing mix of citrus and white grape juice accented with fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 1 large orange, thinly sliced
02 - 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
03 - 1 lime, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
06 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

→ Juice & Liquid

07 - 3 cups white grape juice, chilled
08 - 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
09 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled
11 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Optional Sweetener

12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey

# Directions:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine the orange, lemon, and lime slices, halved grapes, strawberries, and mint leaves.
02 - Pour in the white grape juice, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine all liquid ingredients.
03 - Taste the mixture and add agave syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together properly.
05 - Just before serving, add the sparkling water and plenty of ice cubes. Stir gently to combine.
06 - Serve in glasses garnished with extra mint leaves and fresh citrus slices.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like spring feels—bright, clean, and effortlessly elegant without any fussing over booze.
  • You can make a full pitcher in under 15 minutes, then actually enjoy your gathering instead of playing bartender.
  • The flavors deepen as it sits, so you can prep it hours ahead and let time do the work.
02 -
  • Add sparkling water at the last second, not minutes before—carbonation fades fast and you want that crisp bite in every sip.
  • Freshly squeezed juice makes an enormous difference in flavor, so don't try to shortcut this part even if bottled seems easier.
03 -
  • Chill all your juice and sparkling water in the refrigerator beforehand; this keeps the drink cold and refreshing without diluting it with too much melting ice.
  • When slicing citrus, use a sharp knife and cut thin enough to see light through the peel—this maximizes flavor release and looks more elegant in the glass.
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