Strawberry White Wine Sangria with Fresh Mint and Orange (Print version)
A bright strawberry white wine sangria with fresh mint, orange, homemade berry syrup, and a crisp bubbly finish.
# Ingredients:
For the strawberry syrup
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2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (120 ml) water
For the sangria
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1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine, chilled
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1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
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1/4 cup (60 ml) orange liqueur, optional
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1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1 orange, thinly sliced
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10 to 12 fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
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1/2 cup (120 ml) cold club soda, plus more to taste
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Ice, for serving
# Instructions:
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Combine 2 cups sliced strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the berries are soft and the syrup is deep pink.
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Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Press lightly to extract the syrup, then discard the solids. Refrigerate the syrup until cold, or set the bowl over ice to cool it faster.
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In a large pitcher, stir together the chilled strawberry syrup, white wine, orange juice, and orange liqueur if using. Add the sliced strawberries and orange slices.
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Gently slap the mint leaves between your palms to release their aroma. Add them to the pitcher, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
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Right before serving, stir in the cold club soda. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with extra mint, strawberries, and orange slices if you like.
# Good to know:
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Inactive chilling time is at least 1 hour.
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Use dry white wine for the cleanest flavor.
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Add club soda right before serving for the best fizz.