Melon Sangria
Prep: 20 minutes plus chilling • Serves: 12
1 bottle (1.5 liters) or 2 bottles (750 ml each) white wine such as Riesling or Moscato
1/2cup orange flavored liqueur such as Grand Marnier™ or Triple Sec
1/2cup PICS granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (2 limes)
2 small lemons, thinly sliced, seeds removed
3 cups cantaloupe melon balls (about 1-1/2 melons)
3 cups honeydew melon balls (about 1 melon)
1 bottle (1 liter) PICS ginger ale, chilled
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
1/2cup orange flavored liqueur such as Grand Marnier™ or Triple Sec
1/2cup PICS granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (2 limes)
2 small lemons, thinly sliced, seeds removed
3 cups cantaloupe melon balls (about 1-1/2 melons)
3 cups honeydew melon balls (about 1 melon)
1 bottle (1 liter) PICS ginger ale, chilled
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
1.In large pitcher, stir wine, liqueur, sugar and lime juice until sugar dissolves. Add lemon slices and melon balls; refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
2.To serve, stir in ginger ale; pour into glasses and garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Makes about 16 cups.
Approximate nutritional values per serving:
220 Calories, 0g Fat (0g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol,
21mg Sodium, 31g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 1g Protein
Chef Tip:
Vary the size of the melon balls for visual appeal.