Sangria is designed for hot summer weather.

The Spanish wine punch is designed to cool and refresh. Just the word sangria makes me feel happy and relaxed.

But in addition to being delicious, it can also be quite cheap. It’s a great way to enjoy fresh fruit that’s a little past its prime but still good.

Savvy Housekeeping has a white wine sangria recipe that allows you to enjoy a summer cocktail treat while keeping an eye on expenses:

I punched the numbers this morning and discovered that this sangria only cost me $3.70 a pitcher, or $.62 a glass. Compare that to a bottle of white wine ($11 or so, or $2.20 a glass) or a margarita (roughly $4.50 a glass using decent tequila, I’m guessing).

A Frugal Cocktail (White Wine Sangria recipe @ Savvy Housekeeping)
Photo credit: Savvy Housekeeping