With moving came many social gatherings to say farewell which also included lots of drinking. I'm not huge on large quantities of booze and really love the mellow buzz this sangria gave for a hot summer day of socializing outside by the pool. It's fantastic for sipping.
You could also do this same sangria recipe with red wine (pinot noir or beaujolais...I love Beaujolais Nouveau for red sangria which is cheap and available only in the early winter months)
Summer Sangria
White Sangria
1 LARGE (cheap is fine) bottle Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio (I used Sutter Home)
2 cups of mixed berries frozen or fresh (your choice)
½ cup peaches (skinned frozen or fresh)
½ cup white grape peach juice
½ cup seltzer or club soda
(Target also has some really great flavored seltzer. Feel free to use this)
¼ cup chopped Mint
1/3 cup fine granulated sugar
in the bottom of a pitcher, muddle the berries and peaches with a wooden spoon along with the sugar and mint. (basically smash them together to make a chunky mixture) add the juice and whole bottle of wine and top with the seltzer. Stir well and add more juice if not sweet enough. Pour over ice and enjoy!
