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Sunset Sangria

A beautiful, layered sangria that mimics the gradient colors of a summer sunset. This refreshing beverage combines fruity flavors with a stunning visual presentation perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 8 glasses
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Glass Pitcher
  • Clear Serving Glasses

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 bottle white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc recommended (750ml)
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup or honey for a natural alternative
  • 2 cups sparkling water chilled

Colorful Layers

  • 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
  • 2 tablespoons blue curaçao liqueur

Fresh Fruits

  • 1 orange thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 lime thinly sliced
  • 1 cup strawberries quartered
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • ice cubes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Wash all fruits thoroughly. Slice the orange, lemon, and lime into thin rounds, then quarter the slices. Hull and quarter the strawberries. Place all prepared fruit in a large glass pitcher.
  • Pour the white wine into the pitcher with the prepared fruit. Add the orange juice and simple syrup, then stir gently to combine.
  • Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2 hours (preferably 4 hours for optimal flavor infusion).
  • Just before serving, pour the grenadine slowly down the inside of the pitcher to create the red "sunset" layer at the bottom.
  • For the final blue "sky" layer, carefully add the blue curaçao by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the sangria.
  • Add the sparkling water just before serving to maintain the effervescence. Gently stir once or twice – not too much or you'll lose the layered effect.
  • Serve in clear glasses over ice, making sure each glass gets some of the colorful, wine-soaked fruit.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute white wine with white grape juice and blue curaçao with blue sports drink or blueberry juice with a drop of blue food coloring.
For a less sweet version, reduce the simple syrup and use liquid stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
The base mixture can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, but add the grenadine, blue curaçao, and sparkling water just before serving.
For best visual effect, use a clear glass pitcher and serving glasses.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Sangria, Summer Drinks, Cocktails, Layered Sangria, Sunset Drink
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