PINEAPPLE MEAD SANGRIA

Experiment with mead, also known as, “honey wine” in this creative twist on traditional sangria. Here, a dandelion-turmeric elixir is mixed with pineapple, mead and McCormick® Ground Ginger purée for a refreshing drink.

  • 15min

    prep time

  • 213

    calories

  • 9

    ingredients

Ingredients

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

Nutrition information (per serving)

  • 213calories
  • 0mgcholesterol
  • 18mgsodium
  • 1gprotein
  • 0gtotal fat
  • 2gfiber
  • 33gcarbohydrates

Preparation

  • 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.

  • For the Mead Sangria, place mead, fresh pineapple, pineapple juice and ginger in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until pureed.

  • 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.