Fresh Watermelon Sangria Recipe

Name: Fresh Watermelon Sangria Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed ripe seedless watermelon; 1 1/2 cups white wine; 1 ounce anejo rum (we used Brugal); 2 ounces Cointreau; 2 ounces simple syrup; 2 limes; ice; garnish: additional watermelon and mint sprigs, if desired

This sangria screams out for a hot, humid day. Fresh watermelon adds delicate sweetness, and a squeeze of lime heightens the tartness of the white wine. A sprig of mint wouldn't be out of place as a garnish. Feel free to double the recipe and serve in a large pitcher.

Fresh Watermelon Sangria Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 20 mins

Chilling Time 2 hrs

Total 2 hrs 5 mins

Serves 4 servings

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4 cups cubed ripe seedless watermelon
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 ounce anejo rum (we used Brugal)
2 ounces cointreau
2 ounces simple syrup
2 limes
Ice
Additional watermelon and mint sprigs, if desired

In a blender, purée watermelon cubes. Strain into a large pitcher. Add wine, rum, Cointreau, and simple syrup and stir.
Juice 1 lime and add juice to pitcher. Slice the other lime lengthwise and then slice into thin slices. Add lime slices to pitcher, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Pour into ice-filled serving glasses, garnish with additional watermelon and mint sprigs.

Special equipment

blender, large pitcher, strainer

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
219	Calories
0g	Fat
29g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	219
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 27mg	137%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 291mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.