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Mango Sangria

I am all about my Sangrias, and last week we were having a big cookout, so that basically begs for a sangria!  So for this week on Wine Wednesdays I am letting you all in on the perfect tropical, sparkling, sweet but not too sweet white sangria to accompany all of your summer cookouts!  I received high complements from this one, even from the guys who don't normally drink "party juice."  According to them, it was quite dangerous, and was the first drink gone!


Ingredients


  • Four Lemons
  • Two Oranges
  • Two Limes
  • Frozen Melon (Cantaloupe and/or Honeydew)
  • Frozen Mango
  • 1 Double Bottle (1.5L) Riesling
  • 1/3 cup Triple-sec
  • 1/2 cup Bacardi Mango Rum
  • 1 can Mango Nectar
  • 1 can Diced Mango in Juice
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) Extra Dry Sparkling Wine
  • 1 bag Frozen Berries (or more frozen melon/mango)
  • 1 Orange, thinly sliced
  • 2 Lemons, thinly sliced


Directions


  1. From the first set of ingredients, juice four lemons, two limes, and two oranges.  No fake or bottled juice here!  Only the fresh stuff.  And try to avoid getting the pulp in there as much as possible!
  2. Add the frozen melon, mango, Riesling, Triple-sec, and Rum to a pitcher. Top it with the citrus juice, mango nectar, and diced mango in juice.  Allow to sit overnight, or as long as possible before serving.  As the frozen fruit melts and the flavors come together in closer harmony the flavor profile will completely change, so make sure to make this ahead of time!
  3. Immediately before serving add the sparkling wine.  From the second set of ingredients we will also now add the sliced citrus for decor, and the frozen fruit to keep the drink cold throughout the night without watering it down.  I also threw some plastic ice cubes in there as well!
  4. To serve I pored mine in a punch bowl and topped with the citrus slices, but it can also be served in a pitcher, but be forewarned, it makes a lot!
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