Clerico, a white sangria, is the popular South American version of the Spanish Sangria. Wine flavored with whiskey and summer fruit. Deliciously fresh. And you can serve this perfectly at a Summer BBQ or picnic where you can enjoy the sun with friends and family!
Clerico Recipe
This Latin American version of the Spanish Sangria originated in Uruguay. A top-rated recipe for years that has found its way throughout South America.
This cocktail is popular during the Summer months, as well as during the holiday season, such as New Year's Eve.
And do you like sangria? Then try these variants: a delicious white sangria with cava and a sangria with licor 43.
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White Sangria
Sangria is a drink that you often see on a summer day. A sweet wine, red or white, filled with fruits. This white sangria is another delicious recipe: filled with grapes, strawberries, and mango. And this time, not based on sweet wine, but on a delightful Chardonnay.
Chardonnay is a dry white wine that you often come across. That is not surprising because the Chardonnay grape is one of the most accessible varieties to grow, resistant to many diseases. A fun fact: when the Chardonnay is aged in wood, it tastes like a hint of vanilla. If you grow the grape in a colder region, you will get a hint of apple; in milder areas, a slightly sweet taste tends to melon, and if you grow it in warm places, you can recognize a sweet mango. Chardonnay is a full-bodied wine with a lot of taste. Serve it chilled because then it tastes the best.
What do you need for Clericó, Uruguay's Signature Sangria?
To prepare this Clerico Recipe, you need the following ingredients. You can find the correct amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the blog:
- Mango - Soft and juicy and wonderfully sweet. Remove the skin and pit and cut them into small cubes. Here you will find a video where I show you how you can do this quickly and easily in two ways.
- Grapes - Wonderfully sweet and juicy. Use seedless grapes. Wash the grapes in water and remove the stems.
- Whiskey - Use a smoky whiskey (Bourbon), which tastes great with this.
- White wine - For this Clerico, use a dry white wine, such as Chardonnay (my preference), Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Grigio.
- Strawberries - Use fresh strawberries. Wash them and remove the crown (in this order. If you remove the crown first, the strawberry will absorb the washing water, and they will become watery)
- Sugar - To slightly sweeten the white sangria.
- Lime juice - Gives a wonderful fresh taste to the sangria. Use fresh lime juice.
How to prepare Argentine White Wine Punch
You can find a printable recipe with a step-by-step description at the bottom of this blog.
- Spoon the sugar into the pitcher and add the lime juice.
- Add the whiskey and a dash of white wine and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Place the halved grapes and strawberries, and mango cubes in the pitcher.
- Fill with white wine and refrigerate to season and chill. Just before serving, add ice cubes to the Clerico (or put some ice in your glass) and serve!
Add some mint leaves and a slice of lemon.
Tips, Substitutions, and Variations
- If you want an alcohol-free sangria, replace the wine with an alcohol-free wine. Those are readily available at the supermarket.
- Add mint leaves, lime wedges, or lemon for a refreshing accent.
- Wash the strawberries and hull them (don't turn these steps the other way around because the strawberry will absorb the water, and the fruit will be more watery).
- The juicier the fruit is, the more alcohol it absorbs.
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Clerico Recipe
Equipment
- Jar
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup whiskey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 6 cups white wine Chardonnay
- ½ mango peeled and cut into cubes
- ¼ pound strawberries strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved
- ¼ pound grapes seedless, halved
- ice cubes
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- In a large can, scoop the sugar and add the lime juice and whiskey.¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup whiskey, 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Add a dash of wine and mix everything with a spoon until the sugar has dissolved.6 cups white wine
- Add the fruit, mango, strawberries, and grapes to the jar.½ mango, ¼ pound strawberries, ¼ pound grapes
- Pour the rest of the Chardonnay with it and put the sangria in the refrigerator to get very cold (at least 1 hour)
- Serve with lots of ice cubes in a beautiful glass.ice cubes
Notes
- Add mint leaves, lime wedges, and lemon for a refreshing accent.
- The juicier the fruit is, the more alcohol it absorbs.
Do you want to prepare this recipe in advance?
- Refrigerator - Make the sangria and let it cool in the refrigerator. You can do this a few hours in advance.
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