Ina Garten Summer Rose Sangria Recipe
The Ina Garten Summer Rose Sangria Recipe is perfect. It is light, fruity, and very crisp.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle 750ml of Rose wine.
- 1/2 cup of Pomegranate juice.
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 1/4 cup of superfine sugar.
- 1/4 cup of Brandy.
- 1/2 cup of fresh raspberries.
- 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries.
- 1/2 cup of red grapes.
- 1 sliced plum or peach.
- Ice cubes for serving.
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit
- Wash all your fresh fruit carefully. Slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Cut the plum into small wedges. Keep the berries whole for texture.
Mix Liquid Base
- Pour the Rose wine into the pitcher. Add the pomegranate juice next. Stir in the brandy slowly. This creates a strong flavor base.
Dissolve the Sugar
- Add the superfine sugar to the wine. Use your long spoon to stir. Keep stirring until the sugar disappears. This makes the drink smooth.
Add Fresh Lemon
- Squeeze fresh lemons for the juice. Pour the juice into the pitcher. This adds a nice zingy taste. It balances the sweet sugar.
Toss in Fruit
- Drop the prepared fruit into the liquid. Add the raspberries and grapes last. They look like gems in the wine. Stir gently to mix them.
Chill the Mix
- Place the pitcher in the fridge. Let it sit for two hours. This lets the flavors blend well. Cold sangria tastes much better.
Serve and Enjoy
- Fill wine glasses with cold ice. Pour the sangria over the ice. Make sure each glass gets fruit. Serve it to your happy guests.
Notes
- Use Good Wine: Pick a Rose you enjoy drinking alone.
- Superfine Sugar: It dissolves much faster than regular sugar.
- Cold Fruit: Use chilled fruit to keep it cool.
- Fresh Juice: Always use fresh lemons, not bottled juice.
- Wait Time: Let it sit for the best flavor.
- Garnish: Add a sprig of mint for color.
- Ice Late: Only add ice when serving. This prevents watering down the drink.