Description
This summer sangria recipe is the perfect combination of chilled wine, ripe seasonal fruit, and a splash of something a little stronger. It’s a vibrant, refreshing crowd-pleaser that can be made in advance, making it ideal for backyard barbecues, lazy weekends, and sunset celebrations. Customize it with your favorite fruits and finish it with a splash of fizz for a drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) white wine, rosé, or light red wine
- ¼–½ cup brandy, peach schnapps, or triple sec
- ¼ cup simple syrup or to taste
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 peach, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, halved
- ½ cup blueberries or grapes
- 1 cup orange juice (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1–2 cups sparkling water, ginger ale, or prosecco (added before serving)
- Ice, for serving
- Fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and slice the fruit: oranges, lemons, peaches, and strawberries.
- Place fruit in a large pitcher.
- Add liquor and simple syrup, stir to combine.
- Pour in wine and optional orange juice. Mix gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Just before serving, add your fizzy element and stir.
- Serve over ice, spooning fruit into each glass. Garnish with mint.
Notes
For extra flair, rim glasses in citrus sugar or garnish with edible flowers.
Adjust sweetness to taste—start low and add more if needed.
Make it non-alcoholic by swapping wine with juice and omitting liquor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160