Summer sangria recipes provide an excellent way to showcase the ripe fruit available when the weather gets warm.
From sangrias keeping classic ingredients like red wine and citrus to sour options melding sangria with other traditional cocktails, these recipes show creative new takes on the drink!
One of the best aspects of sangria is the adaptability of the recipes. If a wine option doesn’t match your taste, substitute it for another! Check out these refreshing options for inspiration.
Follow this summer sangria recipe for a berry-forward option. The drink calls for white wine in addition to silver tequila. Since the drink tastes sweet from strawberry nectar, a sweet or dry here. Three varieties of fresh berries incorporate a more fruity flavor, while lemon-lime soda adds a touch of citrus and pleasant bubbles.
This sangria also prominently features strawberries. Not only does the recipe call for fresh fruit, but it also uses a homemade strawberry simple syrup for double the flavor. White wine gives this sangria its kick, while club soda adds a fizzy element. Ripe orange slices add color and citrus to this fruity sangria recipe.
This recipe creates a classic sangria that uses brandy and red wine as well as a traditional combination of fruits. An apple, an orange, and a lemon each contribute to the layered fruity taste of this sangria. Before combining with orange juice and brandy, muddle the fruits with sugar to a touch of sweetness.
Juicy and refreshing watermelon provides a summertime treat and makes for a festive pink drink when used in sangria recipes. This watermelon sangria calls for white wine, vodka, and triple sec, making it an excellent option for winding down on hot summer nights. Lime and orange add a citrus zing to the fruity drink.
Stone fruit makes for a lovely addition to any sangria but melds particularly well with the rosé in this recipe. Peach plays the starring role in this drink, adding bright, fruity notes contrasted by slightly tart raspberries. Fresh peaches, peach brandy, and peach nectar add a punch of flavor mellowed by the addition of sparkling water.
The next recipe on the list also uses rosé as a base but also calls for Grand Marnier and brandy. Only small amounts of the spirits are used for flavor, so this isn’t a particularly boozy sangria, making it a good choice for serving at casual parties. Pomegranate and lemon juice add intense flavor and a pleasant red color.
This option is one of the most versatile summer sangria recipes, calling for your choice of fruit. Select options that pair with your choice of white wine, though the recipe recommends a pinot grigio. Orange liqueur and lemon-lime soda add a refreshing burst of citrus that pairs well with any fruit!
This fruity sangria introduces the taste of the tropics through ingredients like mango. Strawberries add tart notes that blend perfectly with the sweet white wine in the recipe. A generous portion of coconut rum adds even more tropical notes, making this a perfect option for sipping poolside.
Rich blackberries provide the fruity element in this sangria recipe. Unlike other fruits, the blackberry flavor holds up against the robust dry red wine used in this sangria. Blackberry syrup doubles down on the fruity flavor while adding sweetness, while ginger ale adds a refreshing effervescence. Sliced limes and lemons add contrasting citrus notes.
The pina colada sangria provides one of the best options if you want to serve cocktails but don’t have time to make them. Combine white wine with pineapple juice for a sweet and tropical base. Coconut-flavored rum gives the sangria a taste reminiscent of the classic cocktail. Chopped pineapple and maraschino cherries are the fruit elements in this sangria.
One of the lighter summer sangria recipes, this drink calls for Moscato, a sweet wine. Unlike other sangrias, no additional sweetener is used. A plethora of fruits flavors the sangria, with colorful choices like green apples, bright mango, and red strawberries. Blueberries and raspberries add some tart notes that meld nicely with the citrus in the recipe.
This sangria showcases three flavor-forward fruits, peach, strawberry, and Rainier cherries, which have a more delicate taste than darker varieties. The taste of the cherry adds to but doesn’t overwhelm the other fruit notes. In addition to a drier white wine, vodka melds with these fruity flavors highlighted by a bit of sweetness from the simple syrup.
This summer sangria is an excellent option for any outdoor party, especially those with a tropical theme. The recipe makes four servings of this citrusy and bright sangria with sparkling Moscato. Pineapples, strawberries, and oranges add fruity elements, while mango-flavored rum incorporates intense tropical tones.
Watermelon and peach add sweet mellow, fruity notes, elevated by the addition of tropical mango. White wine and tequila give the drink its punch, while fresh citrus brightens the overall flavor. Fresh mint adds distinctive invigorating notes. Those that prefer a sweeter drink can add honey to the sangria.
This recipe blends the flavors of the traditional cocktail in the sangria style. Lime and pineapple juice add a sweet yet tart taste that pairs well with the sauvignon blanc. Tequila also contributes to the booziness of the drink. Agave nectar sweetens the sangria, while the fresh basil garnish adds an herbaceous contrast.
The lavender sangria uses the flower as garnish and in a simple syrup, giving the drink a floral taste and aesthetic. These beautiful drinks make for a stunning option for any party. In addition to a pinot grigio, this recipe calls for brandy and Grand Marnier. Strawberries and peaches add pops of color and fruity flavor to the drink.
Two types of wine combine to make this flavorful sangria. White wine and a sparkling rosé create this drink's tart and bubbly base. White rum gives the sangria more kick, while a simple syrup melds the ingredients with its sweetness. Finally, strawberries add a fruity and attractive element to finish the drink.
Cheers!
From refreshing combinations perfect for cooling off on summer nights to lighter options that are easy to sip all day, these summer sangria recipes showcase versatility.
Try them all, or pick the one that best suits your tastes for your next warm-weather get-together.
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17 Summer Sangria Recipes
Ingredients
- Summer Berry Sangria
- Strawberry Sangria
- Red Sangria
- Watermelon Sangria
- Peach Rosé Sangria
- Summer Rosé Sangria
- White Wine Sangria
- Strawberry Mango Sangria
- Blackberry Sangria
- Pina Colada Sangria
- Moscato Summer Sangria
- Peach Strawberry Cherry Summer Sangria
- Tropical Summer Sangria
- Watermelon Peach White Wine Summer Sangria
- Margarita Sangria
- Lavender Sangria
- Sparkling Strawberry Sangria
Instructions
- Pick your favorite recipe
- Gather all the needed ingredients
- Prep a tasty cocktail in less than 5 minutes
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