White Sangria

I know it’s only Monday, but it’s never to early to start planning for the weekend.  This Sangria recipe has a nice fruity flavor but is not overly sweet… which can be dangerous because it’s easy to go back for more.  

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large bottle Chardonnay (1.5 liters)
• 1/2 cup Bacardi
• 1/2 cup Triple Sec
• 3/4 cup simple syrup
• Use 1:1 ratio of sugar to water
• 1 – 12 oz. can concentrated frozen Minute Maid Lemonade, thawed
• 1 – 20 oz. can Dole Pineapple Tidbits
• 1 lemon, sliced thin
• 1 lime, sliced thin
• 1 orange, halved and sliced thin
• 6 strawberries, sliced
• 12 oz. club soda (reserve to use before serving)

HOW TO MAKE IT

• Make the simple syrup and let it cool to room temperature
• In a large bowl, combine the wine, rum and triple sec – stir well
• Add in the thawed lemonade, simple syrup and pineapple juice and tidbits
• Add in the fresh fruit and mix everything together
• Ladle the sangria – fruits and all – into your pitcher(s)/serving container
• Allow to “marinate” for at least a few hours – if you can make it the morning of or night before, it’s even better
• Right before you’re ready to serve the Sangria, add in the the club soda and stir
• When serving, fill the glass with lots of ice before filling and be sure to add some fruit to the cup, too!