Come the dog days, few things refresh like a perfectly ripe peach or a cold glass of sweet tea. Together, the Southern staples transform white wine into our new favorite sangria. Forget the ubiquitous purple punch made with questionable quality red, this version—from Durham tapas bar Mateo—is a next-level porch sipper with a low ABV. The restaurant’s beverage director Michael Maller starts with white Rioja and lightens up on the brandy in favor of triple sec for a margarita-like kick. The fruity concoction benefits from taking a breather in the fridge to let flavors meld, Maller says. When picking peaches, look for ones at the peak of freshness: The syrupy-sweet ripe fruit offsets the wine’s acidity for a bright and balanced summertime tipple.
Sweet Tea Sangria
Put a pitcher together before you leave for work and let the countdown to happy hour commence.
share
trending content
-
Exploring Mississippi: A Quintessential Southern Experience
-
Recipes From Our Summer Issue
by TLP Editors -
Elevate Your AWESOME with an Alpharetta Music Getaway
by TLP's Partners -
9 Noteworthy Tennessee Restaurants | Listen
by Margaret Littman -
Outdoor Adventure and Historic Charm Awaits in St. Martin Parish
by TLP's Partners
More From At the Table
-
High Tea, Southern Style
-
10 Leftover Recipes To Clean Out Your Fridge
-
Country Captain Shrimp and Grits
-
10 Nonalcoholic Drinks for Dry January
-
Our Most Popular Recipes of 2023