Spring Sangria White Grape Citrus (Printable)

A vibrant blend of white grape juice, citrus fruits, and fresh herbs for a refreshing spring drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine the orange, lemon, and lime slices, halved grapes, strawberries, and mint leaves.
02 - Pour in the white grape juice, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
03 - Taste and add agave syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.
05 - Just before serving, add the sparkling water and plenty of ice cubes. Stir gently and serve in glasses garnished with extra mint and citrus slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like spring in a glass without requiring any special equipment or bartending skills.
  • You can make a big batch and let it hang out in your fridge while you finish getting ready—zero stress.
  • Everyone drinks it happily, whether they're avoiding alcohol or just prefer something bright and fruity.
02 -
  • If you add the sparkling water too early, it'll go flat by the time half your guests arrive, so timing this step is genuinely important.
  • Thinner fruit slices mean more flavor leaching into the liquid—I learned this the hard way with thick-cut oranges that just sat there useless.
  • Room-temperature mint releases flavor differently than cold mint, so if you're making this ahead, add fresh mint right before serving for maximum brightness.
03 -
  • Freeze some white grape juice in ice cube trays ahead of time; when these frozen cubes melt instead of regular ice, they keep your drink cold without diluting it.
  • If you're serving this to a mixed group with different sweetness preferences, make the base unsweetened and let people add agave to their individual glass—everyone's happy.
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