{"id":52361,"date":"2023-06-08T23:25:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T03:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/?p=52361"},"modified":"2023-08-22T18:19:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T22:19:29","slug":"white-wine-sangria-recipe-it-tastes-like-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/en\/2023\/06\/08\/white-wine-sangria-recipe-it-tastes-like-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"White Wine Sangria Recipe: It Tastes like Summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Look no further if you’re looking for an easy sangria to refresh during a hot summer day. My white sangria recipe is all you need. It’s crispy, not too sweet, with delicious citrus notes, versatile, and trust me: it’ll become your favorite white wine sangria recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Red or white wine sangria?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. There, the Spanish cuisine’s influence was constant thanks to the Galician, Asturian, Basque, and Catalan immigrants that made Venezuela home and became one with us. Sangr\u00eda<\/em>, or zurra<\/em>, as they call it in Ciudad Real, and Toledo, in Castilla-La Mancha, was always red wine sangria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Spanish, sangr\u00eda<\/em> means bleeding, it comes from the word sangre<\/em> (blood), and blood is red! So, for me, sangria was red, made with red wine, fresh fruit, and a splash of brandy. That is what we call classic sangria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is no single sangria recipe. Each restaurant has its formula and makes it with the fruits they like. In Spain, sangria is mostly consumed by tourists. At the same time, locals prefer the super refreshing\u00a0tinto de verano<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>made with red wine, lemon soda, and lemon slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For me, white wine sangria is something relatively new. I tasted it for the first time in Miami, where it’s trendy. Here, you can find restaurants serving a tropical version of this summer cocktail made with passion fruit, and I must tell you: it’s heavenly and delicious! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the best wine for white sangria?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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White sangria is mainly prepared with Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Moscato, the latter for a sweeter version. Paradoxically, none of those wines are Spanish. I’ve tasted a delicious sparkling sangria made with Cava, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For those wanting to make white sangria with Spanish white wine, a fresh, young, crisp white wine, such as an Alvari\u00f1o or Verdejo, seems to be a good choice for a great summer sangria recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the best liquor for a summer white sangria?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Besides wine, traditionally, sangria is mixed with brandy, and sometimes the liquor of choice is apricot brandy. I opt for an orange liqueur, though. It’s fun and accentuates the citrus notes of this summer drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My first choice is Rhum Orange Liqueur<\/a> to add something from my home country. But it has been a while since I cannot find this rum and orange liqueur in Miami. Therefore, I now use Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Triple Sec. This time I made my white sangria with Triple Sec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I make my sangria sparkling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Most recipes call for lemon-lime soda. Here, in the US, adding ginger ale is also customary. But since I add sweetness through my homemade lemon syrup, I prefer to mix my sangria with plain sparkling water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also add club soda, a.k.a. soda water. The trick is not to add the bubbly ingredient into the pitcher but into every glass at serving so that everybody may enjoy the fizzy effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the best fruits to make white sangria?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to sangria fruits, the sky is the limit. You can add your favorite fruit. However, for a perfectly fruity sangria, my personal choices include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n