Melon Apple Sangria
This refreshing white sangria combines juicy melon, crisp green apple, citrus, and mint for a light and fruity summer drink. Perfect for warm evenings, parties, or relaxing outdoors.
Equipment
- Large pitcher or serving bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Melon baller or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- ¼ fresh melon
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ cups prepared lemonade
- ¼ cup white rum
- 1 tart green apple, sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 10 to 12 fresh mint leaves
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the melon into cubes or scoop into melon balls, then place in the freezer for at least 3 hours until well chilled.
- In a large pitcher, combine the white wine and sugar. Stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Pour in the lemonade and white rum, mixing well to blend the flavors.
- Add the sliced green apple and lemon to the pitcher.
- Remove the frozen melon from the freezer and stir it into the sangria mixture.
- Toss in the fresh mint leaves and refrigerate the sangria for about 2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse together.
- Taste before serving and add a little more sugar if a sweeter drink is preferred.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled sangria over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Freezing the melon helps keep the sangria cold without watering it down.
- Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay both work well for this recipe.
- Adjust the sweetness depending on the tartness of the fruit and lemonade used.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine and rum with sparkling white grape juice or lemon-lime soda.