Sangria With a Twist: A Summer Drink, Revisited

In honor of our recent release announcement on these exciting limited edition wines, I’d like to share a recipe specifically created for another style of seasonal wines available for just this summer. Our Twisted Mist wines (Strawberry Margarita and Mojito) are wine cocktails in and of themselves: once they are made, all you’ve got to do is chill, pour and serve.

Sometimes, though, a special occasion* may call for a few extra steps. With just a bit of slicing and stirring, you can enjoy an interesting twist on traditional sangria by making a pitcher with the Twisted Mist Mojito. The wine, with its inherent sweetness and minty flavors, is a perfect foil for fresh fruit. A little white grape juice adds a touch of sugar, while balancing some of the wine’s acidity. Sliced apple and oranges lend a complex fruitiness, and fresh lime enhances the mojito flavor. (Mojitos are made with fresh mint and lime, topped with ice, rum, simple syrup, and a splash of club soda.)

*It’s up to you to determine what constitutes a “special occasion”. Mine, for instance, was lunch.

Mojito-Style Sangria

1 bottle Twisted Mist Mojito
1 cup white grape juice
1 apple, sliced
2 oranges, sliced
1 lime, sliced

Combine all ingredients into a large pitcher, and mix well with a wooden spoon. For maximum flavor, let the sangria sit, while the fruits can release their juices. Enjoy chilled, in a big wine glass, a few hours later.

Tags: refreshment wines, sangria, summer wine cocktails