Strawberry Sangria – White wine or rosé flavored with fresh strawberries, raspberries, oranges, and homemade strawberry syrup. A beautiful cocktail for spring and summer.
I feel summer on the horizon. Our windows are open, the sun is bright, and I am gazing into our messy, freshly played-in backyard. My kids have been enjoying their water tables, playing mini golf out back, and drawing on the patio with sidewalk chalk. Our planted herbs and citrus trees are flourishing, and my kitchen smells of fragrant strawberries. I love this time of the year. The weather in Arizona is warm, but not yet hot, and we are squeezing in every last bit of beautiful weather before the ensuing heat hits us.
A couple of weeks ago strawberries started arriving in our local grocery stores. They are deep red, juicy, and deliciously fragrant. I have been buying them by the boatload. So, what do you do when you have an abundance of strawberries? You make the best sangria this spring and summer will ever see. Friends, let me introduce you to my new love – Strawberry Sangria.
This sangria is filled with fresh strawberries, raspberries, oranges, homemade strawberry syrup, orange liqueur (if you choose), and the best part of all… SPARKLING ROSÉ!
This sparkling Rosé is an ideal compliment to the flavors and colors in this sangria. I purchased it at Whole Foods, if you want to try the same one. I really liked the fizziness (← technical wine term) that this sparkling variety added to the sangria.
Prefer a non-sparkling wine? Totally fine.
Prefer white wine over rosé? Do it.
I can’t imagine this sangria could be bad.
I foresee many of this summer’s best memories taking place with a glass of this sangria in my hand. Pour yourself a glass or two, sit somewhere sunny and warm, and enjoy every sip of this beauty. I’ll fight you for the last pieces of boozy fruit at the bottom of the pitcher.
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Strawberry Sangria
Ingredients
Strawberry syrup (allow time to chill):
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- cup ½ granulated sugar
- cup ½ water
Sangria (allow time to chill):
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 orange halved and sliced
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur optional
- 1 bottle rosé or white wine I used a sparkling rosé
- Strawberry syrup to taste, recipe above
Instructions
Strawberry syrup:
- Place the strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan set over medium heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and juicy.
- Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the strawberry mixture through the strainer. Use the back of a spoon to press the strawberries against the strainer, extracting as much juice/syrup as possible. Chill the syrup.
Sangria:
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir. Chill for several hours to allow the flavors to combine. Serve chilled over ice.
This looks delicious! Perfect for summer! I love a good sangria drink, so refreshing 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Danielle | AccordingtoD.com
I think… no, I know I’m in love with this recipe. Sangria is one of my favorite drinks, and this one definitely looks delicious!
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That sounds so refreshing! We also have strawberries in our stores at low prices right now and I love finding new ways to use them! I’ll be making this soon 🙂 Thanks!
This looks incredible! Definitely making this summer!
I’m not a huge sangria person, but this I could definitely get behind! Sounds delicious and looks so refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day.
Shannon
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What a great combo of flavors on this! I have never used a rose in a sangria before, but why haven’t I? Nice!
Yummy! Refreshing and invigorating!
OMG! You mastered the CRAP out of taking photos of DRINKS!!!!!
This is exactly what I need for when my besties come over and visit. This is perfect for sitting out on the deck enjoying the sun and each others company. Thanks for sharing!
This looks SO good! Perfect for summer!
SO yummy! Love sangria!
This looks like the perfect sangria! Fave summer drink ever.
Sangria is one of my favourite summer time drinks! This recipe looks amazing!
YUM!!!! I must try this! We’re doing a Mexican themed party next week, so I’ll have to add this to the menu!
This looks delicious and sounds so refreshing. Yum!
OMG. This looks amazing. I have been practicing my sangria but this looks like the best recipe yet! Thank you!
Sangria is one of my summertime go to’s! This one looks super refreshing.
This looks so GOOD!!! I have a white sangria recipe that is my go-to in the summer, but this might quickly replace that. – Katy
Gorgeous drinks, girl. I’m afraid I could consume quite a large amount of that delicious pitcherful without an ounce of remorse. Cheers!
What an absolutely gorgeous drink! Looks so refreshing and makes me yearn for summer. Can’t wait to make this!
This looks soooo delicious! I love the color — it just looks healthy! Im inspired!
Strawberry sangria is my favorite! Oh my gosh this looks amazing!
I’m so making this! I love all of the flavors and I adore sangria!! Beautiful, too!
Can’t wait to make these for my friends when they visit next month! What a refreshing cocktail!
Well I know what I am making this weekend! I am a sucker for Sangria but this one sounds out of this world. Thanks for contributing to my weekend booze fest:)
It’s almost sangria season, and yours looks positively delicious!
What a BEAUTIFUL summer drink! It sounds so refreshing and delicious..I love frutiness. Cheers dear! xo, Catherine
I love me some sangria! Thank you for sharing. I will have to try this!
Amazing photos! Looks really good!
This seriously sounds AMAZING. And your photoshoot is gorgeous! I just can’t wait to try and make this yummy recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Yum! Just in time for these warmer temps!
Oh, yes!
those glasses are beautiful. as well as the drink in them!
I want to know where to buy those glasses please
Hi Lisa! I got them at Home Goods, and they are actually plastic. 🙂
Does this make a gallon?
No, less than that. You can double or triple it if you need closer to a gallon.