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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Cool, fresh watermelon is summer's quintessential treat. This watermelon sangria highlights it perfectly with hints of tart lime and smooth mint. Plus, it makes a large pitcher, enough to thrill any crowd.
The sangria earns its gorgeous pink color from a combination of fresh watermelon juice, rosé, and rosé Champagne. St. Germain elderflower liquor adds a luscious floral sweetness to the sangria, complementing the fresh, herbaceous flavors of mint and lime.
This watermelon sangria gets a blush-colored upgrade with a mix of both still and sparkling rosé wines. It's the ideal drink to sip by the pool, on the porch, or at the beach. It can be served in highball glasses or, for an extra Southern touch, in mason jars.
Adorn with patterned pink paper straws to match the drink's festive color. Be sure to serve this sangria with a plate of freshly sliced watermelon (and maybe even try your watermelon salted).
Ingredients
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2 cups cubed watermelon
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1 bottle Rosé
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1/2 cup St. Germain (elderflower liquor)
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Zest of 2 limes
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1 bottle Rosé Champagne, chilled
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Fresh mint, lime wheels, and sliced watermelon for garnish
Directions
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Prepare watermelon juice and gather ingredients:
To make watermelon juice, blend two cups of cubed watermelon in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
Gather the rest of your ingredients.
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
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Mix sangria:
Combine bottle of Rosé, St. Germain, watermelon juice, and zest into a large pitcher, chill until ready to serve.
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
When ready to serve, add bottle of Champagne to the pitcher and stir.
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Fill highball glasses with ice.
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Pour sangria over the ice.
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Garnish with mint, limes, and watermelon slices.
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox