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    Virgin-watermelon-sangria

    July 5, 2013 by Denise Bustard 1 Comment

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    This virgin watermelon sangria is easy to prepare and a delicious way to enjoy summer's fresh watermelon! Just four simple ingredients required.

    Virgin Watermelon Sangria in a glass with fresh mint sprig

    Happy Friday!

    Is it just me, or does it seem we've suddenly turned a corner into summer? I know the US has been having heat waves, but up here in Canada, we were suffering through record rainfall (and floods!), and that rainfall was not accompanied by any sort of heat. At all.

    However this week  has been so beautiful and warm!

    With the arrival of summer comes certain expectations. Ie: burgers...margaritas...ice cream (of which I have already enjoyed copious amounts)...and, of course, the summer fruit, watermelon.

    It's just not summer without watermelon.

    Reasons you'll ♡ this watermelon sangria

    • you can make it alcohol-free or with alochol
    • it requires just four simple ingredients
    • it's the perfect balance of sweet, tangy and bubbly


    Collage image of a watermelon cut in half and fresh lime slices

    Last summer I made a highly enjoyable watermelon gin fizz. This summer, since I am expecting, I am going a slightly different route...of the non-alcoholic variety.

    But don't worry, alcohol lovers, this recipe is easily adaptable. Just sub out the sparkling grape juice for some nice, cold prosecco or sparkling white wine.

    Side view of Watermelon Sangria in a glass with fresh mint sprig and watermelon chunks

    This sangria is great, for so many reasons!

    Most importantly, it tastes great...watermelon, mint and lime. You can't go wrong with that combination. In fact, mint and lime are pretty compatible with a lot of fruits out there.

    This drink takes 3o minutes to make. And the only reason it takes that long is because you need to freeze the watermelon cubes (this is necessary to prevent the watermelon from disintegrating in your drink, and in my case, room temperature watermelon bringing up the temperature of my cold sparkling grape juice). So for the 30 minutes it takes to make this drink, 20 of these minutes are spent twiddling your thumbs, waiting. Or you could do something useful, like clean the dishes. Or...you know...look at stuff on pinterest 😉

    Overhead shot of Watermelon Sangria in a glass with fresh mint and lime garnish

    This drink would be great for a BBQ or a picnic. For a kids version, you might want to go with a slightly sweeter sparkling juice...maybe apple juice? This sparkling grape juice still had a similar flavor to wine, which was great because I haven't had a glass of wine in 7 long months!

    Virgin Watermelon Sangria in a glass with a large slice of watermelon behind it and fresh limes

    Now that I've had my watermelon fix, I feel like summer really is officially here. I can't wait to try to fit watermelon into all sorts of dishes. We've already  enjoyed watermelon, feta and mint salad (forgive the old photos lol), but there are way more recipes out there to try!!

    Tips and equipment for virgin watermelon sangria

    • you'll need to freeze the watermelon; I love using these sheet pans
    • you'll also need a pitcher; this one is highly rated on amazon!
    • Looking for more easy cocktail recipes? Check out this Cranberry Ginger Fizz, this Raspberry Rosewater Gin Rickey, or this Apple, Pear & Pomegranate Sangria
    overhead shot of virgin watermelon sangria with fresh mint
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    Virgin Watermelon Sangria

    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 5 -6
    This virgin watermelon sangria is easy to prepare and a delicious way to enjoy summer's fresh watermelon! Just four simple ingredients required.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Total Time30 mins

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups watermelon cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 1 lime sliced
    • ⅓ cup mint leaves torn
    • 750 ml sparkling grape juice chilled

    Instructions

    • After cubing the watermelon, arrange on a sheet pan and place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
    • Combine lime and mint in the bottom of a pitcher and muddle with a long spoon. Add the chilled watermelon and pour sparkling grape juice over.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    For an alcoholic version, sub the sparkling grape juice with prosecco or sparking white wine.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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