Mediterranean•indulgent
Ginger Cantaloupe Sangria
Lighten up sangria with a white sangria twist -- this Ginger Cantaloupe Sangria is a refreshing sip on a hot summer day! Use your favorite white wine and customize as you wish. Easy to make ahead, it's perfect for your next barbecue or block party.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 21 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 bottle white wine (I used a Chardonnay)
- 1 cup triple sec
- 1 cantaloupe (cut into squares or balls)
- 1 lime (sliced)
- 1 cup ginger simple syrup (see recipe below)
- Sprig of mint (optional)
- 12 oz. ginger ale
- ice (optional)
- edible flowers (optional)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 pieces ginger
Instructions
- 1
In a pitcher or glass bowl, combine wine, triple sec, and fruit. Gently stir the fruit in the alcohol with a large spoon. Stir in the simple syrup (and mint if desired), cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1-2 hours. Before serving, stir in the ginger ale. Serve over ice and garnish with edible flowers, if you wish. Cheers!
- 2
Ginger Simple Syrup