Easy
New Year's Eve
Twelve Grapes Sangria
Spanish New Year's drink - white sangria with 12 grapes representing 12 wishes for each month ahead.
15
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
0 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
2.00 bottles
White wine
chilled
3.00 cups
Green grapes
seedless
0.50 cup
Brandy
0.25 cup
Orange liqueur
Cointreau or Triple Sec
0.25 cup
Honey
2.00
Lime
sliced
1.00
Green apple
thinly sliced
2.00 cups
Sparkling water
0.50 cup
Fresh mint
leaves
4.00 cups
Ice
Instructions (7 steps)
1
In large pitcher, muddle 1 cup grapes with honey.
2
Add white wine, brandy, and orange liqueur.
3
Add remaining grapes, lime slices, and apple slices.
4
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to meld flavors.
240 minutes
5
Before serving, add sparkling water and ice.
6
Garnish with mint leaves.
7
Serve with 12 grapes in each glass for midnight tradition.