Spring Sangria White Grape Citrus

# Components:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 1 large orange, thinly sliced

02 - 1 large lemon, thinly sliced

03 - 1 lime, thinly sliced

04 - 1 cup green grapes, halved

05 - 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced

06 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

→ Juice & Liquid

07 - 3 cups white grape juice, chilled

08 - 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

09 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

10 - 2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled

11 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Optional Sweetener

12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey

# Directions:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine orange slices, lemon slices, lime slices, halved grapes, strawberries, and mint leaves.

02 - Pour white grape juice, orange juice, and lemon juice into the pitcher with the fruit and herbs. Stir gently to combine.

03 - Taste the mixture and add agave syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired.

04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together, or proceed to serving if time is limited.

05 - Just before serving, add sparkling water and plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir gently and pour into glasses garnished with fresh mint and citrus slices.

# Expert Advice:

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It comes together in 10 minutes flat, which means you can make it while guests are arriving instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
The flavor deepens as it sits, so you can prepare it hours ahead and let time do the work for you.

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If you add sparkling water to the pitcher more than 15 minutes before serving, the drink loses its pleasant fizz—pour it in just before the first glass goes out.
Taste the juice mixture before adding any sweetener, because good-quality juices already carry enough natural sweetness that you might not need any at all.

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