Saturday Sangria: Tropical Sangria (#Wine #Sangria #Recipe)

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I've been on a bit of a lemongrass kick lately, and thought hmmm.... what about a sangria with lemongrass in it? ⺾🍋🍷 I found a delicious recipe for one, and you're going to want to stash this recipe away for the summer because it is fruity and delicious!

Tropical Sangria

Total: 4 hr 45 min | Active: 10 min | Yield: 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 stalk lemongrass, coarsely chopped
• 1 bottle sauvignon blanc, chilled
• 1 cup passion fruit nectar
• 1 cup light rum
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• Ice
• Fresh mint sprigs

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine the sugar, 1/2 cup water and lemongrass in a medium saucepan over high heat. Cook until the sugar is dissolved. Remove and let steep for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. Strain and chill.
2. Combine the wine, passion fruit nectar, rum, 1/4 cup of the lemongrass simple syrup, and the lemons and oranges in a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. The longer it sits the better the flavor. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs. Cheers!

Recipe & Image Courtesy: foodnetwork.com