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Strawberry Sangria

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This easy strawberry sangria recipe is the perfect make-ahead drink for summer parties, picnics, and warm evenings on the patio.

strawberry sangria

Strawberry season calls for a batch of fresh strawberry sangria! ♡

This refreshing drink is the perfect way to make the most of those sweet, juicy, beautiful berries. Made with crisp white wine, citrus slices and a splash of orange liqueur, this sangria is perfectly refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. It only takes a few minutes to slice and stir everything together. Then after a few hours chilling in the fridge so that all of the flavors can mingle, a gorgeous pitcher will be ready to enjoy.

Whether you’re hosting friends or just want a fun excuse to enjoy the season’s best fruit, this strawberry sangria is always a good idea. Let’s make a batch!

strawberry sangria ingredients

Strawberry Sangria Ingredients

Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients you will need to make this strawberry sangria recipe:

  • Dry white wine: I recommend a mid-priced, crisp, dry white wine here to provide a refreshing, citrusy base for the sangria. A Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Albariño or Verdejo would be great!
  • Strawberries: Fresh strawberries add juicy sweetness and vibrant red color to the drink. Feel free to use a few fresh strawberries as garnish too.
  • Citrus: Fresh citrus slices bring a burst of brightness to the sangria, with the sweetness of orange and the tart zing of lemon. I prefer cutting the slices into quarters, but feel free to add them however you prefer.
  • Orange liqueur: Orange liqueur, such as Cointreau, deepens the citrus profile and adds a touch of warmth and complexity.
  • Simple syrup: A splash of simple syrup sweetens the sangria just enough without overpowering it. That said, feel free to add more if you prefer a sweeter drink.
  • Club soda (or sparkling water): A generous splash of club soda or sparkling water keeps the drink light, fizzy, and extra refreshing. Be sure to always add just before serving so that it stays nice and bubbly.

step by step photos showing how to make strawberry sangria

Recipe Variations

Here are a few other variations that you could try with this strawberry sangria recipe:

  • Swap in rosé or orange wine. Swap the white wine for a bottle of dry rosé or orange wine.
  • Add basil. Add a handful of fresh basil leaves for an herby twist that complements the sweetness of the strawberries.
  • Add extra fruit. Add additional berries, kiwi, mango or peach to go with the strawberries.
  • Make it frozen. Use frozen strawberries and blend the sangria with ice to make frozen strawberry sangria.

strawberry sangria glass and pitcher

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Strawberry Sangria

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  • Author: Ali
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This easy strawberry sangria recipe is the perfect make-ahead drink for summer parties, picnics, and warm evenings on the patio.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (750mL) bottle chilled dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup
  • 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water
  • ice and fresh mint sprigs, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine. Combine the white wine, fruit, orange liqueur and simple syrup in a large pitcher and gently stir to combine.
  2. Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) to let the flavors meld.
  3. Serve. Stir the sangria once more to combine, then top with club soda or sparkling water for a little fizz. Serve over ice with a few fruit slices and a sprig of mint in each glass and enjoy!

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51 comments on “Strawberry Sangria”

  1. This looks great. Plus, our local farmer said this was going to be the last week of strawberries at the farmer’s market. I’ll have to make it ASAP!

  2. It looks and sounds amazing! I guess it is pretty refreshing :)

  3. Looks fantastic! I’m definitely going to check out Somm too — I’ve always wondered what it takes to be a true wine expert!

  4. Looks like a fun by-the-pool summer drink :)

  5. This looks so tasty and easy to make Ali! Love it! (and it looks gorgeous!)
    https://youtube.com/addalittlefood

  6. This really is the best summer drink. So easy to make and perfect for poolside or a summer BBQ

  7. So delicious and so easy to make it. Looks like the perfect summer drink.

  8. I seriously LOVE this sangria!!! Beautiful and refreshing!

  9. I have to question if that recipe is printed correctly. NINE CUPS of strawberries?

  10. Nice drink

  11. Holy shizzle! This looks so yummy!

  12. Love sangrias! Yet have never made one. Maybe I need to finally try it, you make it sound so easy! Also, now I need to find that documentary on Netflix.

  13. OMG I have to watch this doc. And, ain’t no shame in two buck chuck. It gets the job done! ;)Beautiful concoction!

  14. Sangria is just suchhhh a perfect summery drink and I loveeeee all those pretty colors and fruity notes!!!! hahahaha!!!!! I never knew there could be soooo many notes to wines!!!! Freshly opened can of tennis balls is just EPIC!

  15. Sangria is the perfect summer drink. I am already in the habit of sitting on my deck after work and have an ‘adult’ summer drink. This is a particularly gorgeous version.

  16. Your Rainbow Sangria link is spitting out the 404 error of doom in this article. You can find the link here. https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/rainbow-sangria-recipe/

  17. What a gorgeous and delicious summer drink! I agree with you, cheap wines work so well in Sangria because they are just going to mixed with honey and fresh fruit anyway! You seriously take the prettiest photos, too.

  18. We are going “Fruity” on the Forth! We will add this to our menu! I love that this has honey in it.

  19. Love making sangria from cheap wine! This one looks especially delicious.

  20. This is perfect for this Memorial Day weekend! Cheers! 

  21. Came here to look at a roundup, but I saw this and was stunned by its beauty. Can’t wait to make this at a summer barbecue. 

  22. Perfect recipe for the summer!

  23. Gorgeous photos!  It’s so hot here in DC right now that it’s time to break out the fruity sangria!  Is it 5 o’clock yet?

    • Karen, there’s not much we love more than some cold, fresh and fruity sangria on a ridiculously hot day. It’s 90 right now, where I live, but it feels like 100. Stay cool!

  24. Can’t wait to break out the sangria at my next get together!

  25. You’re always my go to for great recipes and I just realized that you’re from Kansas City too! Way to represent!!

  26. Oh I love sangria, especially with strawberries! :))

  27. Mmmm, I want one glass sangria, please! 

  28. This is certainly a very refreshing drink. I think very soon to try it :)

  29. I love apple sangria, and I`ll definitely try this one :)
    Thank you for the recipe :)

  30. This looks refreshing and fantastic. My girl loves strawberry and this is next on my list for her. Nice article accompanied with very good snaps. Thanks.

  31. Perfect summer drink! Can`t wait to make it!

  32. Sangria and Strawberries. Cannot wait to try that. I’ve recently tried a similar one when I was in Lisbon visiting a friend of mine. Yours does look better! 

  33. This looks delicious! Must give it a try soon. Thanks for sharing!

    Cheers!
    xo Anna Lynn with Waiting On Martha 

  34. Beautiful! So perfect for summer :D

  35. Love this! Sounds so yummy for hot summer days!

  36. I can’t find the recipe. The B&G link foes toa red wine sangria recipe.