With summertime just around the corner, nothing sounds more satisfying than sitting in the sand, by the pool or on your patio, soaking up the sun and sipping on a refreshing, fruity cocktail that just screams seasonal flavor. If you’re looking for fruit, fun and a touch of extra excitement in your summer drinks, sangrias are the perfect solution to keep you relaxed and rejuvenated from June to September. Whether you’re entertaining and looking for an easy sangria recipe for a crowd or hoping to catch some me-time with a cocktail in your hand, these fruity sangria recipes with red or white wine are sure to satisfy.
Sparkling Peach Sangria
Looking for something a little light and sweet? This bubbly take on a traditional sangria incorporates the sweet, summery flavors of peach and raspberry for the perfect party crowd-pleaser or private enjoyment. Here’s how to make your own:
- Ingredients: 3 cups sliced or diced fresh peaches, 2 cups fresh raspberries, 1 cup peach schnapps, 25 pinot grigio, one bottle any champagne or flavored sparkling water, 1 cup simple syrup
- How to Make: In a large pitcher, combine your raspberries and peaches and mix gently to evenly distribute the fruit. Next, pour the simple syrup, wine and peach schnapps over the fruit and stir. Place your pitcher in the fridge and allow to sit for at least one hour, or overnight for a stronger taste. When you’re ready to serve, choose your favorite wine glasses or summery mason jars and combine equal amounts of your wine and fruit mixture with your champagne or sparkling water. Sip away!
Watermelon-Strawberry Summer Sangria
This bright, bold drink offers a burst of berry flavor and summer melon with a twist! Here’s how to mix up your own:
- Ingredients: 4 cups chopped seedless watermelon, 1 pound sliced strawberries, one bottle rose wine, 1 cup vodka, 1 cup blood orange juice, 1/2 cup orange liqueur, one sliced orange, one sliced lime
- How to Make: Combine strawberries and watermelon in a blender and mix until liquid is smooth, then strain into a pitcher and combine with orange juice, vodka, rose wine and liqueur. Stir gently, then add the lime and orange slices and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill. When you’re ready to serve, top with some sliced strawberries for a sassy and delicious garnish.
Citrus and Melon Sangria
Craving something sweet, citrusy, tart nd tangy? This combination citrus sangria is the perfect solution. Here’s how to mix one for yourself:
- Ingredients: 3 cups rose wine, 3 ounces triple sec, 3 ounces tequila, 3/4 cup lemon-lime seltzer, 1 1/2 cups grapefruit juice, one cubed lemon, one sliced orange, 4 pounds cubed cantaloupe
- How to Make: Combine your orange, cantaloupe and lemon in a large pitcher, then stir in tequila, triple sec, rose wine and grapefruit juice. Refrigerate for one to eight hours to chill and distribute the flavor, then add your lemon-lime seltzer and serve with ice. Pucker up and enjoy!
Grape and Plum Sangria
If you’re searching for a richly flavored, deeply satisfying fruity sangria recipe with red wine, this sweet blend is sure to tantalize your taste buds this summer. Here’s how to make this velvety fruit cocktail:
- Ingredients: Two bottles red wine, 4 cups blueberry pomegranate juice, four sliced plums, 1 cup halved grapes, a few diced watermelon cubes
- How to Make: Combine your sliced plums, halved grapes and cubed watermelon in a pitcher, then pour red wine and pomegranate juice over the fruit mixture and stir gently to mix. Add some ice cubes to chill and serve generously for some summery evening enjoyment.