Strawberry Basil Sangria

By srumbel

I love sangria because it comes together so quickly and can serve a crowd. Doubling it is super easy, and it is so perfect for parties. Here is the caveat with this sangria. You can mull it with the basil leaves for a stronger basil flavor, but it will end up with a slightly green hue. It annoyed me when I photographed it, so I made it again using just the basil simple syrup, it still had that great basil flavor, but you can see in this pictures, no green hue. So, the choice is yours friends.
from wineandglue.com

Ingredients

• 750 ml sweet riesling
• 1/4 cup basil simple syrup (You'll need 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup fresh basil leaves)
• 8 oz strawberries
• 1/4 cup white rum

Preparation

Step 1

Make the basil simple syrup by bringing the sugar and the water to a boil over low heat, stirring regularly. Once the sugar is completely combined, add the basil leaves, and allow to cool completely.
Combine the riesling, basil simple syrup (with leaves removed for a clearer color), strawberries, and rum. Refrigerate about 8 hours before serving.