Recipe: Tea-based White Sangria

This unexpected combination of tea and wine results in an antioxidant-rich drink perfect for sunny summer afternoons!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon or 7.5 g of Santa Cruz Wave organic tea
• 1 ½ cups water
• 2 cups sparkling water
• 1 ½ cups white cranberry juice
• 1 cup cubed watermelon
• 1 cup cubed honeydew melon
• 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
• ¾ cup white wine
• ½ cup peach schnapps
• ½ cup frozen berries
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 1 lime, sliced into rounds
• A few sprigs of fresh rosemary

Preparation

1. Brew tea in boiling water for 5 minutes. Let cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl or pitcher, mix all other ingredients together.
3. Serve over ice and garnish with a few sprigs of fresh rosemary.

You will obtain 2.5L of tea sangria. Cheers!

This summer recipe was developed by TeamNutrition's Registered Dietitians. 

Cheers !