{"id":4016,"date":"2018-04-09T04:44:02","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T04:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/big-banyan.intellicent.in\/bbwines?p=4016"},"modified":"2023-05-02T12:07:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T12:07:58","slug":"strawberry-orange-white-wine-sangria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/big-banyan.intellicent.in\/?p=4016","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Orange White Wine Sangria"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nSummer\u2019s here, and it\u2019s official. The languid afternoons call for drinks that are cool, fruity and refreshing. Our absolute favourites for this season are Sangrias. These wine-based cocktails originated in Spain. But today, they are loved the world over. Traditionally, a Sangria was a punch made with red wine, chopped fruit, fruit juice, and other alcohol like brandy. You can also get creative, and play around with the ingredients. This week, we bring to you a white wine sangria that\u2019s citrusy, fresh and irresistible. Richa Gupta<\/a> shares her special, go-to recipe.<\/p>\n

Over to her.<\/p>\n

Hola! Writing this post with a chilled glass of this Strawberry Orange White Wine Sangria in one hand. Yes, I\u2019ve got skills and its officially cocktail o\u2019clock here.<\/p>\n

The temperature has seriously climbed since we spoke about wine last. Remember February when we were celebrating stews and wintery afternoon brunches? Well, things have changed mister.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to bust out the fruits and the lemons and whip ourselves fancy white wine sangrias that can be made in a pitcher. Because the moment you taste this, you will want that pitcher!<\/p>\n

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These strawberry orange white wine sangrias are refreshing, chilled, mildly sweet and fizzy and definitely the best way to beat the heat around here.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a simple mix of sliced or chopped fruits, basil (yes, basil, because wait till you taste it), wine, a splash of hard liquor like brandy (we are using a splash of tequila here) and some sparkling water for a little fizz.<\/p>\n

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Most sangrias that you see are usually made with red wine which are amazing, but I think you\u2019ll want to give this white wine sangria a try. It\u2019s milder, has a light sweetness and tang, and is not as heavy as a red wine sangria. It\u2019s definitely more summer.<\/p>\n

In my experience, Sangrias usually need a lot of fruits and some resting time. Make sure to mix this a couple of hours ahead to let the fruit soak in the wine and the flavors intensify. This can even be made and left to rest overnight if you are hosting a summer brunch.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m obviously a big fan of the guys over at Big Banyan wines and we are using their Chardonnay to make these white wine sangrias. The Chardonnay has aromas of pears and pineapple which work beautifully with the strawberries and oranges in the sangria. It\u2019s a balanced wine that has a mild butterscotch sweetness with a hint of acidity. We need both when we are making a Sangria. It\u2019s the perfect brunch wine because it pairs really well with goat cheese, asparagus salads and even fish.<\/p>\n

Obviously, we are serving this Sangria with our ultimate cheese board because summers here! So, let\u2019s bring out the pitchers and celebrate the season.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll need:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

2 cups sliced Strawberries<\/p>\n

1 Orange, sliced<\/p>\n

1 cup loosely packed Basil<\/p>\n

2 Lime, sliced<\/p>\n

1 bottle Chardonnay (White Wine)<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup Tequila<\/p>\n

3 cups Sparkling Water or Soda<\/p>\n

How to make it:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n