Unrealistically delicious watermelon sangria at home

Sangria is a light wine-based alcoholic drink. It is served in many establishments around the world. A variety of fruits and berries are added to it. The drink is refreshing and ideal for evening gatherings.

Today, the FoodOboz editorial team will tell you how to make sangria at home from a seasonal autumn berry – watermelon.

Ingredients:

• rosé wine – 750 ml
• watermelon pulp – 1-1.5 kg
• lime or lemon – 1
• sugar – 1 tbsp
• mint – 2 sprigs
• ice

Method of preparation:

1. At the bottom of the jug, dissolve 1 tbsp of sugar with 100 ml of boiling water, and cool slightly.

2. In a bowl, mash the watermelon flesh with a masher. Strain the juice through a sieve and return the pulp to the bowl. Strain the fresh juice through a sieve to remove the seeds.

3. Combine rosé wine, watermelon juice, lime, or lemon juice, and lightly grated mint in a jug. Stir everything.

4. Before serving, add a little ice to each glass separately to keep the sangria cold.

Some facts about sangria

1. The first time a sangria-like drink was tried was in Spain. In this country, fruit pickers started drinking sangria. They usually diluted the wine with plain water and then started adding fruit juice.
2. In the XX century, it became popular in Italy to mix sparkling wines with fruits and berries. Then the Italians came up with the idea of adding various spices to the cocktail. This is where the name sangria came from.
3. For a long time, this cocktail was not known outside of Europe, but everything changed at the end of the XX century. The ancient drink, created by the Spaniards and improved by the Italians, appeared in all bars around the world. Today, sangria is one of the most popular refreshments.