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This easy Pineapple Sangria recipe is the ultimate thirst-quencher on a hot summer day. This batch cocktail is made in advance with only 6 ingredients – perfect for parties!

If you need me, I’ll be laying by the pool with a glass of this uber-refreshing Pineapple Sangria. Trust me friends, pin, bookmark or print this easy Pineapple Sangria recipe because you will want to have it on repeat all summer long. With only 6 ingredients, this sangria couldn’t be easier to pull together, but it is key that you use Vinho Verde wine in this recipe. What is Vinho Verde? It’s an easy-drinking, low-alcohol white wine from Portugal that typically has a little bit of effervescence to it. Most Vinho Verde wines are young which means they are really affordable. In fact, the bottle I used for this easy Pineapple Sangria recipe retailed for $9. Those bitty bubbles in the Vinho Verde wine are the perfect pick me up on a hot summer day, especially when paired with some tropical pineapple rum, tangy limes, a bit of simple syrup and juicy, fresh pineapple. The last ingredient, fresh basil, is also a must. Infusing the Pineapple Sangria with the basil gives it just a hint of herbal flavor that adds lovely dimension to the cocktail. Don’t skip it!

Tip: No need to break the bank on a high priced rum here. In fact, a pineapple rum with a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) – and typically a higher price tag – will change the flavor of the drink. A pineapple rum with about a 20% ABV is all you need for this Pineapple Sangria.

Having guests for a BBQ? This Pineapple Sangria recipe can be made the day before your party so the flavors can meld overnight in the fridge. Or stir up a pitcher for your next heatwave. We won’t judge if you don’t share. Any sangria fans out there? We’ve got more sangria recipes just for you! Sangria Lemonade – Garnish with Lemon® Single Serve Sangria for One – Crazy for Crust Cucumber Melon Sangria – Garnish with Lemon® Raspberry Mango Sangria – Nutmeg Nanny Peach Rosé Sangria – Garnish with Lemon®

Pineapple Sangria Recipe

Preparation 8 hr Total Time 8 hrs

Serves 4-6 glasses

Ingredients

• 1 (750 ml) bottle Vinho Verde wine
• 1/4 (750 ml) bottle pineapple rum
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• 1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
• 1 large lime, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir before serving over ice.

by Garnish with Lemon

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