Watermelon-Strawberry Sangria

By emtoothfxr

Made for office 4th of July party-strong-less alcohol

Ingredients

• small seedless watermelon, rind removed, flesh cut into large chunks (about 4 cups)
• 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced, 1 cup reserved for garnish
• 1 bottle rose wine, cold
• less than 1 cup vodka- add to taste
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup orange liqueur-used small bottle from world Market
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

ombine the watermelon and strawberries and blend until smooth; add a splash of the vodka if needed to get the fruit pureed.

Strain into a large pitcher; you will need about 4 cups total juice. Add the rose, vodka, orange juice and liqueur and stir to combine. Add the orange and lime slices, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. Just before serving, add the reserved strawberries. Serve in glasses over ice.