Ingredients
Tropical Sangria:
- 1 bottle sauvignon blanc
- 1 cup light rum
- 1/2 cup passion fruit nectar
- 1/2 cup Lemongrass Simple Syrup, or to taste, recipe follows
- 1 fresh lemon, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 fresh orange, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
- 1 fresh passion fruit, seeds removed, optional
Directions
Combine the sauvignon blanc, rum, nectar, Lemongrass Simple Syrup, lemons, oranges, mint and passion fruit if desired in a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
Lemongrass Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into thirds
Combine 1 cup water and the sugar in a small saucepan. Hit the stalks with the back of a knife to lightly bruise and help release the flavor. Add the stalks to the pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 48 hours to let the flavor develop. Strain before using. Yield: 1 cup.
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By schwarzaz_8094035
Scottsdale, AZ
on July 29, 2012
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Easy & tasty. The Lemongrass Simple syrup brings an unusual dimension. We were unable to find Passion Fruit nectar but unsweetened Papaya was a nice substitute. All our guests loved it - light and refreshing.
By eakkari
Chicago,IL
on July 29, 2012
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outstanding!!! Bobby never lets me down !!
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