Red, White & Blueberry Sangria!
By Erin
Summer is here, which means time for some refreshing drinks to enjoy on these warm summer nights! The 4th of July is also just around the corner, which makes this the perfect drink to make! Red, White, & Blueberry Sangria! Red fruits, white wine, and lots of blueberries combine with bourbon and citrusy flavours for a refreshing summer drink. Perfect for 4th of July or any other summer party. Melissa’s Produce has all the best berries to use for this recipe! It’s super easy and quick to make too!
Red, White, and Blueberry Sangria
Categories: drinks, cocktails, punch, party, summer
Serves: 8
Total Time: 35 minutes
Active Time: 5 minutes
Passive Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ cups blueberries
2 cups strawberries
2 cups cherries
1 – 750ml bottle white wine*, chilled
½ cup orange liqueur (Cointreau or similar)
½ cup bourbon
2 – 12 fl oz ginger beer, chilled
Directions
Pit cherries and cut in half. Cut about two thirds of the blueberries in half. Slice strawberries into ¼” pieces.
Combine prepared fruits with white wine. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes to blend flavours.
Add orange liqueur, bourbon, and ginger beer. Stir and serve over ice with a large scoop of fruit in each glass.
*Use a fruity, slightly acid white with a touch of sweetness like viognier, albarino, or a citrusy sauvignon blanc.*
Enjoy!