4th of July Cocktail
When the Fourth of July is around the corner, everyone starts planning their barbecue. Why not toast to the USA with a batch of Star Spangled Sangria? In particular, it is a pitcher drink in the same spirit as my berry sangria and my raspberry bourbon sangria.
It is a light white wine sangria made with Pinot Grigio, lemon and club soda, and it is the kind of summer refreshment that suits a get-together with friends and family. As a result, I set it out with a watermelon summer board and my watermelon salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
Whatās more, the star fruit, strawberries and blueberries make it not only festive but also red, white and blue in the glass. With this in mind, it belongs on the table beside a fried chicken board and a pitcher of raspberry lemonade for anyone who is not drinking.
What Is Star Spangled Sangria?
In essence, it is a white sangria. Sugar is dissolved in lemon juice, then mixed with club soda, Pinot Grigio and lemon slices, and each glass is garnished with star fruit, berries and mint.
Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)
- Sugar (1/2 cup). Sweetens the sangria.
- Lemon juice (1/2 cup). Bright and tart; it also dissolves the sugar.
- Club soda (one 10-ounce bottle). A light sparkle.
- Pinot Grigio (one 750-milliliter bottle). The recipe uses Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi.
- Lemon (1, sliced). For the pitcher.
- Ice. Added only when serving.
- Star fruit, strawberries, blueberries and mint leaves. The red, white and blue garnish.
Everything I Love for This Recipe
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Large Glass Pitcher
Room for the wine, soda and lemon slices.
Drink Dispenser With a Tap
For doubling or tripling the batch.
Mason Jar Glasses
The glass in my photo.
Long Wooden Spoon
For dissolving the sugar.
Citrus Juicer
For a half cup of lemon juice.
Liquid Measuring Cup
For the juice and sugar.
Paring Knife
For slicing star fruit and lemons.
Small Cutting Board
For garnish prep.
Paper Straws
Red and white for the holiday.
Ice Bucket
Keeps ice separate from the pitcher.
Wine Opener
For the Pinot Grigio.
Serving Tray
For carrying glasses outside.
How To Make Star Spangled Sangria
Step 1: Dissolve the Sugar
Dissolve the sugar in the lemon juice in a large pitcher.
Step 2: Add and Mix
Add the club soda, Pinot Grigio and lemon slices and mix well. Do not add ice until you are ready to serve, or it will dilute the sangria.
Step 3: Pour and Garnish
Pour into glasses and garnish with star fruit, strawberries, blueberries and mint leaves.
Entertaining Tip
For a large group, double or triple the recipe in a large container with a tap. Put the ice in a tube in the center of the container to keep the sangria cold without diluting it, and add some of the strawberries for a festive touch.
Star Spangled Sangria
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 bottle club soda 10 ounce
- 1 bottle Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio 750 milliliter
- 1 lemon sliced
- ice
- star fruit, strawberries, blueberries and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar in the lemon juice in a large pitcher.
- Add the club soda, Pinot Grigio and lemon slices and mix well. Do not add ice cubes until ready to serve or it will dilute the sangria.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with star fruit, strawberries, blueberries and/or mint leaves.
Notes
KEEP HOSTING
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Valentineās Day SmĆ¼ch Cocktail
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Pour a Glass āVariations
Use RosƩ
My berry sangria, linked above, is built on rosƩ.
Go Sparkling
Try my lemonade prosecco punch.
Make One Glass
A watermelon basil spritzer is mixed one at a time.
Skip the Wine
Serve the strawberry lemonade fruit pop mocktail.
When I Love Serving This Sangria
Fourth of July
It was made for the day.
Memorial Day
Furthermore, it opens the summer season nicely.
Labor Day
One last pitcher before fall.
Backyard Barbecues
It pairs with shredded pulled pork.
Pool Parties
Equally important, it is light and cold.
Summer Showers
Here is how I host a baby shower.
What To Serve With It
Something Off the Grill
A Fresh Salad
Honey basil peach fruit salad or cucumber tomato avocado salad.
A Board
A spring charcuterie board or a French fry board.
A Frozen Dessert
Pretty Ice
Water fruit cubes for the glasses.
Shelf Life & Storage Tips
- Hold the ice. Add ice only when serving so the sangria is not diluted.
- Keep it cold. Refrigerate the pitcher until guests arrive.
- Garnish per glass. Add the fruit and mint as you pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wine is in it?
One 750-milliliter bottle of Pinot Grigio.
When do I add ice?
Only when you are ready to serve.
How do I make it for a crowd?
Double or triple the recipe in a large container with a tap.
What fruit goes in it?
Lemon slices in the pitcher, with star fruit, strawberries, blueberries and mint as garnish.
How many does it serve?
Eight.
Final Thoughts
All things considered, this is an easy way to toast the holiday with friends and family. Without a doubt, the red, white and blue garnish makes it. As always, please drink responsibly.
This recipe is from Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi.
