St. Patrick’s Day makes us think about luck, and how we’re all pretty lucky to be experiencing this exciting time in Missouri wine country. The industry has a $1.76 billion dollar impact on the state. That’s a big deal! The 125+ wineries in the state are making more and more delicious wines and winning impressive awards for them. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and local wine with this delicious sangria. Sláinte! (Cheers!) 

St. Patrick’s Day Sangria Recipe
Active Prep: 10 min, Passive Prep: 2 hours
Serves 4-6 

Ingredients: 

• 1 bottle (750ml) Missouri Vidal Blanc (crisp, dry white wine) 
• 4 oz Midori Liqueur 
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1 cup Honeydew Melon, diced into 1 inch cubes
• 2 Kiwi Fruits, sliced
• 1 Lime, sliced
• 1 Granny Smith Apple, diced into 1 inch cubes
• 12 oz Club Soda 

Directions: 

• Slice, chop fruit and combine in a large pitcher. 
• Add Vidal Blanc wine, Midori, and lime juice, and stir well. 
• Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the flavors combine. 
• Add club soda just before serving.