Spring Sangria White Grape Citrus (Printable)

A refreshing blend of white grape juice, citrus, and fresh herbs for spring gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ 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, to taste

# How-To 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 all ingredients.
03 - Taste the mixture and add agave syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together, though this step is optional.
05 - Just before serving, add the sparkling water and plenty of ice cubes. Stir gently to incorporate.
06 - Pour into glasses and garnish each serving with additional fresh mint leaves and citrus slices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, which means you can go from "what do I serve?" to a stunning pitcher on the table before anyone notices you're stressed.
  • The flavors actually get better the longer it sits, so you can make it hours ahead and just add the sparkle right before guests arrive.
  • Everyone drinks it—kids, non-drinkers, designated drivers—and no one feels like they're missing out.
02 -
  • The sparkling water absolutely must go in at the last moment—I once made the mistake of adding it and then letting the pitcher sit for 20 minutes while I finished setting up, and by serving time it was completely flat and disappointing.
  • Fresh-squeezed juice makes a dramatic difference in taste, but if you're in a pinch, high-quality bottled juice works fine—just avoid anything labeled "cocktail mix" or "punch blend."
03 -
  • Freeze your serving glasses for 15 minutes before pouring—the drink stays colder longer and feels more luxurious.
  • If you want to skip added sweetener entirely, use unsweetened juices and lean on the natural sugar from the grapes and strawberries for that gentle sweetness.
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