Rejuvenate & Relax with Refreshing White Sangria!
It’s hot. And I don’t mean, “Gee, it’s a little warm. Maybe I should put on some shorts.” I mean, it’s HOT. The kind of hot that sears your skin, that burns your eyes when you walk outside. The kind of hot that makes it, quite literally, painful to breathe.
When it gets hot like this (and it always does on the East Coast, God bless it), there?s little you can do except to remain as motionless as possible (“Don’t touch me!”) The thought of leaving the comfort of your air conditioning is downright distasteful. Turning on the oven to cook is right out. So what do you do to relax and revitalize yourself? How do you beat the heat?
Have I got a delicious, ahhhh-that’s-better, whistle-whetting solution for you!
Sangria. White Sangria, to be exact. My version includes ripe, juicy peaches, mouth-watering mangoes and cool, invigorating fresh mint. More than a few steps away from the everyday. Sweet, but not cloying, thirst-quenching, decadently delicious and almost embarrassingly simple to prepare, this take on the Spanish refresher will have you embracing the summer heat (even on the doggiest of dog days) and asking for more.
Don’t know how to make sangria? Check out Joe breaking it down on Prime Cuts TV!
White Sangria with Peach, Mango & Fresh Mint
Ingredients
3 tablespoons of superfine sugar
3 shots of Peach Schnapps
2 ripe peaches, cut into wedges
The flesh of 2 ripe mangoes
1 bottle of white Rioja (or other dry white wine)
Fresh mint
Club soda, for topping off glasses (and giving them that extra “something”)
Preparation
In a large pitcher combine the sugar, Schnapps mangoes and peaches, making sure to mash the fruit just a little bit (this will help the flavors meld together nicely). Pour the wine on top of the fruit mixture and stir well. Refrigerate for several hours or until well-chilled.
When you’re ready to serve, put some ice in a tall glass or goblet, along with a sprig of fresh mint. Spoon in some fruit from the pitcher, then fill the glass to about 3/4 full. Top with a splash of club soda and sip to your heart’s content.
Salut!
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