Pineapple Mead Sangria

Name: Pineapple Mead Sangria
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh dandelion greens well-washed; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsps honey; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Ground; 2 cups semi-sweet mead; 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1 tsp Ginger Ground; Ice cubes

Escape to your favorite island getaway with this tropical sangria. A ginger and pineapple purée infused with mead honey wine and a dash of bold turmeric completes this fruit cocktail for the perfect sweet mixed drink.

15m

PREP TIME

213

CALORIES

9

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Dandelion Elixir
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh dandelion greens, well-washed
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Turmeric
Pineapple Mead Sangria
2 cups semi-sweet mead
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
Ice cubes

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Dandelion Elixir, place dandelion greens, water, honey and turmeric in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until pureed. Pour elixir into bowl; set aside. Rinse blender container and lid clean.
2 For the Mead Sangria, place mead, fresh pineapple, pineapple juice and ginger in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until pureed.
3 To serve, pour 2 tablespoons of the Dandelion Elixir into each of 4 beverage glasses. Top with ice cubes. Slowly pour Mead Sangria into each glass and serve.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Test Kitchen Tip : Mead is an ancient alcoholic beverage made from fermenting honey. It is available in liquor stores in varying levels of sweetness. Choose a semi-sweet mead for the sangria. A sweet wine such as Riesling or Moscato may be substituted.