Spring Sangria White Grape Citrus (Printable)

A refreshing blend of white grape juice, citrus fruits, and herbs, ideal for springtime refreshments.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits and 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

→ Juices and Liquids

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, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine the orange, lemon, and lime slices with halved green grapes, sliced strawberries, and fresh mint leaves.
02 - Pour in the chilled white grape juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
03 - Taste the mixture and add agave syrup or honey as needed to achieve desired sweetness level.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together, though this step is optional.
05 - Just before serving, add the chilled sparkling water and plenty of ice cubes. Stir gently and serve in glasses garnished with extra mint leaves and citrus slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy enough for guests but requires zero cooking skills or fancy equipment.
  • The white grape juice keeps it naturally sweet without tasting cloying, letting the citrus and herbs actually shine.
  • You can make it ahead, let the flavors get cozy together in the fridge, then just add sparkling water when people arrive.
02 -
  • Sparkling water added too early goes flat—add it literally moments before serving, or keep the bottle nearby and top glasses off as people drink.
  • Fresh squeezed citrus juice tastes radically different from bottled, and in a drink this simple, that difference is everything.
03 -
  • Freeze some fruit in ice cubes the night before—as they melt, they chill the drink without diluting it with plain water.
  • If you're serving a crowd, make the base the day before and keep it in the fridge, then assemble it tableside so everyone sees the care that went into it.
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