I am contemplating a watermelon sangria. Have you made one? What kind of wine and liquor did you use? What sounds good?

Nora
  • Posted by: Nora
  • August 14, 2016
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Nancy August 15, 2016
Depends on what you want.
If it's to use up watermelon on hand, use a classic sangria recipe and go for it.
If you want watermelon flavor, go for another punch recipe because the strong flavors of wine (red or white), brandy and/or orange liqueur will drown it out.
For example this one (like a Cosmo, but with watermelon):
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/watermelon-cosmo-punch.html
 
Susan W. August 15, 2016
I want that right now!!
 
PHIL August 15, 2016
I would use nice crisp white, like a Pinot Grigio or Sauvingnon Blanc, I usually add triple sec or Cointreau and Chambord. If you want a stronger watermelon flavor they sell a watermelon pucker . Whatever you do add the ingredients sparingly and taste as you go till you get the flavor profile you want. Let us know how it comes out.
 
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