Spring Sangria White Grape Citrus (Printable version)

Vibrant blend of white grape juice, citrus, and fresh herbs for a refreshing springtime drink.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & 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

→ Juice & Liquid

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, halved grapes, strawberries, and mint leaves.
02 - Pour in the white grape juice, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
03 - Taste and add agave syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.
05 - Just before serving, add the sparkling water and plenty of ice cubes. Stir gently. Pour into glasses garnished with extra mint and citrus slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive in a pitcher but takes less time to make than scrolling through your phone.
  • Everyone at the table can drink it, whether they're avoiding alcohol, sugar, or just want something that tastes like spring tastes.
02 -
  • If you add the sparkling water too early, it goes flat and the whole thing feels deflated—literally and figuratively.
  • Freshly squeezed juice makes a noticeable difference in brightness, but bottled works fine if that's what you have; just taste and adjust sweetness accordingly.
03 -
  • Freeze some of the citrus slices in ice cubes ahead of time so your pitcher stays cold without diluting as the regular ice melts.
  • If someone asks for something stronger, hand them the pitcher and a pour bottle and let them customize—sometimes the best drink is the one people feel like they had a hand in.
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