Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria

Celebrate seasonal produce by mixing this slightly sweet, yet delightfully tart Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria! Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice serves as the base of this cocktail, then add a bottle of sauvignon blanc, as well as Meyer lemon, blood orange and grapefruit slices. Chill before serving. Top individual glasses of sangria with Sparkling Lemonade. Enjoy this sweet citrus goodness all winter long.

Prep Time 30

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 10 30

Servings servings

Calories 158kcal

Ingredients

Grapefruit Sangria

2 cups pink grapefruit juice freshly squeezed and strained (~ 3 large ones)
750 ml. sauvignon blanc
4 oz. simple syrup you can add more or less, depending on the sweetness of the grapefruits
2 blood oranges sliced
1 Meyer lemon sliced
1 pink grapefruit sliced

Individual Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria

6 oz. Grapefruit Sangria (recipe above)
3 oz. Sparkling Lemonade

Instructions

Make the Sangria

Use a juicer (handheld or electric) to juice the grapefruit.
Strain the grapefruit juice using a fine mesh strainer, then transfer to a pitcher.
Pour the sauvignon blanc into the grapefruit juice.
Add the simple syrup.
Place the sliced fruit in the sangria, stir until combined and refrigerate for at least 10 hours.

Pour individual glasses of Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria

In a white wine glass, measure in 6 oz. of the sangria.
Top the sangria with 3 oz. of Sparkling Lemonade.
Garnish with a thin grapefruit slice, and serve cold.

Notes

Chilling time is necessary, as the fruit will infuse in the sangria and give it a more powerful citrus flavor.

You can substitute regular grapefruit for the pink grapefruit. You may also substitute naval oranges and regular lemons for the blood oranges and Meyer lemons if you cannot find these in stores.

You can substitute another dry white wine for the sauvignon blanc. Choose one that’s not too oaky or sweet, as it could potentially overpower the light flavors of the grapefruit.

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