Sangria is one of my very favorite cocktail recipes, especially during the summer months. It has all of the qualities that make a perfect warm-weather drink… light, refreshing, fruity, and easy to make! Sangria can easily be made in bulk, which is why it’s one of my go-to cocktails for entertaining a larger group of guests. Whether you’re dining al fresco, entertaining poolside, or just looking for a refreshing summer sip, this White Sangria is the beverage for you!
One of my favorite things about this recipe is the ease of preparation. It’s such an easy drink to make and can be prepared well in advance. Select fresh fruits of the season that you enjoy, pair with a dry white wine, and champagne or prosecco (Tiffy Tip: you can adjust the sugar to suit your palette). This recipe can even be modified to make the perfect mocktail by eliminating the alcohol and opting for sparkling water instead of champagne.
I love serving this recipe with a beautiful charcuterie board, grilled meats, grilled vegetables, and fresh summer salads. Grab your favorite pitcher and let’s get started!
The Best Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 whole egg beaten
- ½ cup zucchini grated
- ½ cup carrot grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 4 brioche hamburger buns split and toasted
Toppings of your choice: lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg, zucchini, carrot, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, oats, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Gently mix ingredients together and form into 4 patties.
- Place patties on the grill. Cook approximately 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees; turning only once. Transfer to buns and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- As an alternative cooking method, cook stovetop with a grill pan (don’t forget to add a spray of olive oil) or in the broiler of your oven.
- For sanitation purposes, I use these disposable food safe cooking gloves when combining the ingredients.
- This grilling tong and turner set is ideal for grilling. It’s much longer than traditional products which allows you to stay a safe distance from the grill.
- To bind the ingredients together I add rolled oats. You can also use bread crumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs).
- I love brioche buns, but use whichever hamburger buns you prefer. For a gluten-free alternative, forgo the buns and use Romaine lettuce or Boston lettuce for the perfect wrap.
- Get creative with your toppings. barbecue sauce, Thousand Island dressing, cheese, mayo, honey mustard, sprouts, caramelized onions and peppers, bacon… the list is endless. Yum!!
Tiffy’s Tips
~When selecting wines, I like making white sangria with a crisp, dry white. I enjoy the delicate flavor of Sauvignon blanc but a great substitution would be Pinot Grigio, or a dry rose.
~Substitute an orange flavored liqueur for the brandy. Cointreau, triple sec or grand marnier.
~I prefer a less sweet cocktail option and there is quite a bit of natural sugar in this recipe. I shy away from added sweeteners when I prepare as I use cointreau and that’s enough sweetener for me. You can add pure cane sugar, sugar substitutes, simple syrup, honey, light agave nectar.
~Fruit selections…so many fabulous options. Berries, grapes, pineapple, mango, kiwi, apples, peaches, cherries, the options are endless.
This White Sangria is perfect for a hot summer day! I hope you all enjoy this refreshing and delicious recipe! Enjoy!
This recipe sounds incredible! I’m going to try for the Fourth of July!