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Fresh Watermelon Sangria Recipe

Fresh Watermelon Sangria Recipe
  • Category

    Sangria

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

4 cups cubed ripe seedless watermelon

1 1/2 cups white wine

1 ounce anejo rum

2 ounces Cointreau

2 ounces simple syrup

2 limes

ice

garnish: additional watermelon and mint sprigs, if desired

Directions

In a blender, purée watermelon cubes. Strain into a large pitcher. Add wine, rum, Cointreau, and simple syrup and stir. Juice 1 lime and add juice to pitcher. Slice the other lime lengthwise and then slice into thin slices. Add lime slices to pitcher, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Pour into ice-filled serving glasses, garnish with additional watermelon and mint sprigs.