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White Sangria with Tequila

Name: White Sangria with Tequila
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 1/2 honeydew melon, cut into cubes; 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 lime, thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup elderflower liqueur; 1/2 cup silver tequila; 1 bottle (750 mL) dry white wine; Ice, for serving

Recipe photo courtesy of Bryan Gardner

Go green with this refreshing take on the classic big-batch drink -- everyone will love the combination of honeydew, cucumber, lime, and fresh mint. Even better? You can make the base the night before and stir in the wine just before serving.

1 hour 10 mins 10 mins Serves 6 to 8

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

1/2 honeydew melon, cut into cubes
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup elderflower liqueur
1/2 cup silver tequila
1 bottle (750 mL) dry white wine
Ice, for serving

Directions

1. Combine melon, cucumber, lime, mint, elderflower liqueur, and tequila in a large pitcher. Stir to combine. Let stand for at least 1 hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator. Add wine and stir to combine. Serve over ice.