WATERMELON AND BLACKBERRY SANGRIA

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This watermelon sangria is deliciously pink! Living in the zinfandel wine country of Northern California, I use our local fare in my recipes often. Our scorching summer months inspired this refreshing, light style of sangria. I like adding fresh blackberries and garnishing it with sprigs of mint or basil for personal flair. This easy recipe is perfect for entertaining, and it's especially brunch friendly. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bottle (750 ml) white zinfandel or rose wine, chilled
1/4 cup watermelon schnapps liqueur
1-1/2 cups cubed seedless watermelon (1/2-inch cubes)
1 medium lime, thinly sliced
1/2 to 1 cup fresh blackberries, halved
1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda, chilled
Ice cubes
Fresh basil or mint leaves

Steps:

In a large pitcher, stir together wine and schnapps; add watermelon, lime and blackberries. Chill at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in soda. Serve over ice. Garnish with basil or mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.