Watermelon and Blackberry Sangria

Total Time Prep: 5 min. + chilling
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This watermelon sangria is deliciously pink! Living in the zinfandel wine country of Northern California, I use our local fare in my recipes often. Our scorching summer months inspired this refreshing, light style of sangria. I like adding fresh blackberries and garnishing it with sprigs of mint or basil for personal flair. This easy recipe is perfect for entertaining, and it's especially brunch friendly. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (750 ml) white zinfandel or rose wine, chilled
  • 1/4 cup watermelon schnapps liqueur
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed seedless watermelon (1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 medium lime, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 to 1 cup fresh blackberries, halved
  • 1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda, chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh basil or mint leaves

Directions

  1. In a large pitcher, stir together wine and schnapps; add watermelon, lime and blackberries. Chill at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in soda. Serve over ice. Garnish with basil or mint.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 119 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

This watermelon sangria is deliciously pink! Living in the zinfandel wine country of Northern California, I use our local fare in my recipes often. Our scorching summer months inspired this refreshing, light style of sangria. I like adding fresh blackberries and garnishing it with sprigs of mint or basil for personal flair. This easy recipe is perfect for entertaining, and it's especially brunch friendly. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
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