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Ginger Lychee Sangria Blanca

Ginger Lychee Sangria Blanca - an ice-cold, boozy pinot grigio sangria with an explosion of flavors, perfect for hot summer days and evenings! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: Fusion , Spanish

Ingredients

  • 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled
  • 1 can of lychee with juice see notes for fresh lychee substitute
  • 1/2 lemon sliced
  • 1/2 lime sliced
  • 1/2 cup elderflower syrup see notes for substitutions
  • 1/2 cup vodka or gin see notes for substitutions
  • 1/2 cup lychee juice from the can
  • 1 bottle of chilled pinot grigio

Instructions

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  1. Julienne the piece of ginger into small matchstick-sized pieces. Transfer this ginger into a pitcher or carafe.
  2. Drain the lychee from the can, and reserve the juices. Set aside the lychee.
  3. If you're using fresh lychee, pierce the red skin of the lychee and carefully peel it off. Using a knife, slice the lychee flesh length-ways (along the seed) and carefully remove the seed. Discard the seeds, and set aside the lychee flesh.
  4. Slice the lemon and lime and place them in the pitcher or carafe.
  5. Add the elderflower syrup and vodka and mix to combine. Using a cocktail muddler, gently muddle the citrus and ginger to release a little of their juices. Don't muddle too much though, since you want to keep the integrity of the lemon and lime slices.
  6. Add the lychee, 1/2 cup of the lychee juice, and the pinot grigio wine. Mix to combine. Add agave syrup or simple syrup to sweeten - IF necessary.
  7. Chill for at least 4 hours to let the fruits infuse the sangria blanca. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Instead of canned lychee, you can use 20 - 22 fresh lychee, seeds removed, and use 1/2 cup of lychee juice which you can buy separately from an Asian store.
  • Instead of the elderflower syrup and vodka, you can use 1 cup of St. Germain liqueur (which is an elderflower liqueur).

Nutrition Information

Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin C 4.8mg (5%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 5%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.