Melon Sangria
Prep 20 minutes · Serves 12
INGREDIENTS
1 bottle (1.5 liters) or 2 bottles (750 ml each) white wine such as riesling or moscato
1/2 cup orange flavored liqueur such as Grand Marnier™ or Triple Sec
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (2 limes)
2 small lemons, thinly sliced, seeds removed
3 cups cantaloupe melon balls (about 1½ melons)
3 cups honeydew melon balls (about 1 melon)
1 bottle (1 liter) ginger ale, chilled
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
*Check package label to verify gluten-free ingredients.
INSTRUCTIONS
In large pitcher, stir wine, liqueur, sugar and lime juice until sugar dissolves. Add lemon slices and melon balls; refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
To serve, stir in ginger ale; pour into glasses and garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Makes about 16 cups.
Calories 220, Fat 0g, Saturated 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 21mg, Carbohydrates 31g, Fiber 1g, Protein 1g