Boozy pineapple chunks mingle with muddled lime and fresh mint for a refreshing white wine sangria that's sure to be the hit of the party.
Yield: 6servings
Ingredients
3medium limesthinly sliced
Small bunch peppermintleaves stripped (about 30 peppermint leaves)
1/3cupgranulated sugar
1small fresh pineapplepeeled, cored, and cut into 1 to 2-inch chunks (about 2 cups diced)
750mlbottle white wineon the dryer side is best - I like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
1/2cupwhite rum
3/4cuppineapple juice
4cupslemon lime soda
Additional peppermint leaves and pineapple wedges for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
In a heavy pitcher, muddle together the lime slices, peppermint leaves, and sugar. You can use a muddler made specifically for the purpose or a sturdy wooden spoon.
Add the pineapple, then pour the wine, rum, and pineapple juice over the top.
Cover and place in the refrigerator for 4 – 5 hours.
Remove from refrigerator and add the lemon lime soda. Add ice and a few chunks of the pineapple to your glass and pour sangria over. Garnish with additional mint leaves and pineapple wedge if desired. Serve (with a straw, if you like).