Brazilian Sangria
Brazilian Sangria is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail that fuses traditional Spanish sangria with tropical Brazilian flavors. It's perfect for gatherings, summer parties, or any occasion where you want to enjoy a fruity, chilled drink!
Equipment
- Large pitcher or bowl
- Muddler (optional)
- Measuring cups
- stirring spoon
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) white wine preferably a dry wine like Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup cachaça
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
- 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 to 2 cups club soda to taste
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or bowl, combine the sliced oranges, lime, lemon, diced pineapple, and sliced strawberries. Gently muddle the fruit to release some of their juices.
- In the same pitcher, add the white wine, cachaça, orange liqueur, and fresh orange juice. Stir well to combine.
- Slowly add the simple syrup to the mixture, tasting as you go to achieve your preferred level of sweetness.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Just before serving, add the club soda to the sangria for a refreshing fizz. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve the sangria over ice in glasses, garnished with fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch.
Notes
Feel free to customize the fruits based on seasonal availability or personal preference. For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine and cachaça with sparkling grape juice and additional fruit juices.