Spring Sangria White Grape

# Ingredient list:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 1 large orange, thinly sliced

02 - 1 large lemon, thinly sliced

03 - 1 lime, thinly sliced

04 - 1 cup green grapes, halved

05 - 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced

06 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

→ Juice & Liquid

07 - 3 cups white grape juice, chilled

08 - 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

09 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

10 - 2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled

11 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Optional Sweetener

12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey

# Cooking steps:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine the orange, lemon, and lime slices, halved grapes, strawberries, and mint leaves.

02 - Pour in the white grape juice, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.

03 - Taste and add agave syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired.

04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld, or skip if serving immediately.

05 - Just before serving, add the sparkling water and plenty of ice cubes. Stir gently and serve in glasses garnished with extra mint and citrus slices.

# Expert advice:

01 -

It comes together in 10 minutes flat, which means you can make it even when guests are already at your door.
The flavor deepens as it sits, so you can prep it hours ahead and let the fridge do the work for you.
It genuinely tastes special without requiring any alcohol or complicated ingredients.

02 -

The sparkling water goes in last—if you add it too early, you'll end up with a flat drink by the time you serve it.
Freshly squeezed juice really does taste different; bottled juice will work, but the drink loses some of its brightness and life.

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