White Sangria
Offer this light, festive thirst quencher when your guests arrive.
Servings: 6 servings, 1 cup each
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Heart Healthy
Ingredients:
White Sangria
1 1/2 cups mixed colorful bite-size melon pieces , such as cantaloupe, honeydew, Ogen or Charentais
1/3 cup sugar
1 750-ml bottle crisp white wine , such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
1/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons Triple Sec or other orange-flavored liqueur
3/4 cup sparkling water or club soda
Ice cubes
Lime or starfruit slices for garnish
Small mint sprigs for garnish
Steps:
1: Stir melon and sugar together in a large pitcher. Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes to draw out the juices.
2: Just before serving, stir wine, brandy, Triple Sec (or other orange liqueur) and sparkling water (or club soda) into the pitcher. Add ice cubes to 6 glasses. Fill the glasses with the sangria, spooning some of the fruit into each glass. Garnish each drink with a slice of lime (or starfruit) and a sprig of mint.
Nutrition: (Per serving)
Calories - 199
Carbohydrates - 20
Fat - 0
Saturated Fat - 0
Monounsaturated Fat - 0
Protein - 0
Cholesterol - 0
Dietary Fiber - 0
Potassium - 192
Sodium - 14
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin C (20 daily value), Vitamin A (15 dv).
Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Finish with Step 2 just before serving