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Melon Elderflower Sangria

Any melon can be made into sangria, the wine drink so often served for the long summer days. I chose the Neon Moon yellow melon for it's beautiful bright color. It's quite the refreshing drink!

Course Drinks
Cuisine California Greek
Keyword fruit, melon, sangria, summer
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 3 cups watermelon juice
  • 1 bottle white wine ( I used a Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons elderflower syrup
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup (1/2 water and 1/2 sugar) (see in notes)
  • Reserve extra melon and cut into tiny cubes for garnish.

Instructions

  1. In a blender, cut up the melon and add to the blender. Blend until smooth and pour through a sieve to remove pulp.

  2. Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher.

  3. Add slices of fresh fruit, oranges, limes and lemons into the pitcher.

  4. Chill in your refrigerator before serving. Best if made the night before.

  5. Add additional fruit slices to the glasses before serving. Add fresh mint if desired.

Recipe Notes

To make a sugar syrup, place 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer until sugar is dissolved.  The recipe is equal parts sugar to water.