Freshen Up: Make Sangria with Fresh-Squeezed Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Juices

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New Orleans that increased fresh food access in low-income neighborhoods. She was previously a contributing editor for The Kitchn, and currently lives in Denver with her husband and two kids.
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Sangria is a light, refreshing way to enjoy wine, especially as the weather warms up, but too often the fruity drink ends up sickly-sweet and cloying. That’s why I love the idea of using fresh-squeezed fruit, vegetable and herb juices, which complement the wine without overpowering it. And you don’t necessarily need a juicer: The Chalkboard has some inspiring ideas for spring sangria combinations using fresh-pressed bottled juices.

Juicing is currently a huge trend here in Los Angeles, so it isn’t difficult to find good-quality fresh bottled juices from companies like Pressed Juicery — which runs The Chalkboard — or juice bars that will press your juice to order. If you don’t own a juicer, look for fresh-squeezed bottled juices at health food stores or Whole Foods.

The Chalkboard pairs apple-lemon-ginger juice with crisp Cava, strawberry-apple-lime with dry rosé, and pineapple-green-apple-mint with an herbaceous Spanish white. When coming up with your own concoctions, look for wines with similar or complementary flavors or aromatics to the main components of the juice.

• Check it out: Instant Gratification: Perfect Sangria Pairings with Pressed Juicery at The Chalkboard

Do you have any ideas for fresh sangria flavor combinations?

Related: Sippin’ On Summery Sangria

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