Strawberry Basil Sangria Tastes Like Spring

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Strawberry Basil Sangria Tastes Like Spring

March 29th, 2012

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While it may not yet feel like Springtime, this sangria recipe will convince you otherwise. Made with Cline Cellar’s Cool Climate Chardonnay, the drink is crisp and refreshing. I added basil to this recipe for a few reasons but mostly to give the drink a clean finish. And unlike most sangria, where the recipe is designed to cover up bad wine, this is quite the opposite. It was designed to showcase it. Enjoy!

½ lb of fresh strawberries
1 apple
1 ounce of fresh whole basil leaves
1 bottle of Cline Cellar’s Cool Climate Chardonnay
½ cup organic sugar
1 cup of club soda
1 cup of white grape juice

© Jerry James Stone via iPhone

1. Trim and thinly slice the strawberries.

2. Slice and dice the apple into very small bits.

© Jerry James Stone via iPhone

3. Score the basil leaves with a fork. I did this instead of cutting the leaves into strips as I did not want my guests choking on basil while trying to enjoy this drink. Simply just rub the basil leaves gently with a fork in order to release their flavor in the sangria.

4. Layer the fruit, sugar and basil in a large pitcher and let sit for about 10 minutes. This is just to let the sugar absorb the juices from the basil and the fruit. You’ll see it turn a bit red.

5. Add the club soda first and then the remaining liquids. Stir well and serve.