Grinch Sangria

This Grinch Sangria is a festive, fruit-filled cocktail made with white wine, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, and fresh berries. Then served chilled with a splash of Sprite and garnished with heart-shaped strawberries.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Chilling 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings 6-ounce glasses

Calories 266kcal

Author Wanda Simone

Equipment

strawberry huller
apple corer/slicer
pitcher
Sharp knife
measuring cups
punch glasses
cocktail stir sticks

Ingredients

1 750 mL bottle Pinot Grigio
1½ cups Midori Melon Liqueur
¼ cup pineapple juice
16 ounces strawberries, sliced, plus extra for garnish
2 green apples sliced
½ cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup pomegranate arils
1 cup Sprite

Instructions

In a large pitcher, combine the Pinot Grigio, Melon Liqueur, and pineapple juice. Stir well.
1 750 mL bottle Pinot Grigio, 1½ cups Midori Melon Liqueur, ¼ cup pineapple juice
Add in the sliced strawberries, sliced apples, cranberries and pomegranate arils.
16 ounces strawberries, , 2 green apples, ½ cup fresh cranberries, ¼ cup pomegranate arils
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
In the meantime, cut strawberries into a heart shape. Then thread them onto cocktail stir sticks. Cover and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them.
16 ounces strawberries,
Just before serving, add 1 cup Sprite to the pitcher.
1 cup Sprite
Serve over ice in glasses
Add one of the strawberry heart-shaped cocktail stirrers.

Notes

You can use any dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or even a light Riesling if you prefer a touch of sweetness.
For a non-alcoholic version, use white grape juice or apple juice instead of the wine and melon-flavored syrup* instead of the liqueur.

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