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Zen Sangria

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rating Lovemywine
This is easy to make and quite delicious.  I made this for an afternoon barbeque and everyone loved it!  It is also delicious at the beach!!!  I couldn't find the zen vodka, however plain or citrus worked just fine!  Perfect!!! Rave reviews from guests!
rating PikesvillePaesano
Great for afternoon sipping. A little sweet so serve with lots of ice. Do the math, it's not strong less than an 4/5 oz vodka + 2/5 glass of wine/serving, so it won't get you silly, but a few of them will relax you while you kick back. Certainly worth making.

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Zen Sangria

  • fast FAST
  • make ahead MAKE-AHEAD
  • Vegetarian VEGETARIAN
ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
SERVES: 10
Kerry Simon’s Asian-style sangria combines Sauvignon Blanc with green tea–flavored vodka, but it can be made with plain or citrus vodka as well.
ingredients
  • One 750-milliliter bottle dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2 1/2 cups pomegranate juice, chilled
  • 2 1/2 cups pear nectar, chilled
  • 2 1/2 cups apricot nectar, chilled
  • 1 cup green-tea vodka (see Note)
  • Ice
  • 1 Anjou or Bartlett pear, thinly sliced, for garnish
directions
  1. In a pitcher, combine the wine with the pomegranate juice, pear and apricot nectars and vodka; refrigerate until chilled, 20 minutes. Pour into glasses over ice, garnish with the pear slices and serve.

NOTES Charbay brand green-tea vodka is available at large liquor stores.

Recipe by Kerry Simon
From Healthy Grilling in the Hollywood Hills
This recipe originally appeared in June, 2008.