Easy Triple Berry Sangria
I love a fresh fruit cocktail as much as anyone else, but sometimes when you’re prepping for a party the last thing you want to do is slice or blend anything. But that it is why God gave us berries and wine. All you have to do in pour things in a pitcher, let it chill while you make everything else, and serve. Amen.
The mixed berries get all syrupy and gorgeous, the citrus brightens everything up, and you end up with something that looks fancy but costs way less than buying drinks out.
I have never liked wine, but I do like it when it’s mixed with fruit and, um, sugar. Anyone else? Oh and served over ice. I can only assume that real wine snobs hate sangria in general. That’s okay. They aren’t invited.
Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need
No use spending a lot on something that will taste like berries in the end. We typically use the Barefoot brand of Merlot for this sangria.
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For The Sangria
- 2 cups mixed berries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 orange, cut into wedges
- 1 bottle red wine (Merlot works well)
- ½ cup brandy (blackberry or cherry brandy is lovely, but regular brandy works too)
- ¼ cup orange liqueur (such as triple sec)
For Serving
- mint leaves
- whole berries
- orange slices
How to Make Triple Berry Sangria
Step 1: Sugar The Berries. Combine the berries and sugar in a medium bowl. Set aside at room temperature for about 30 minutes until the berries are juicy and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Step 2: Add The Alcohol. Place the orange wedges and juicy berries into a pitcher and add the wine and liquor. Stir, cover, and place in the fridge for 2-4 hours to infuse the wine with the fruit flavor.
Step 3: Garnish and serve. Add whole berries, mint leaves, and additional orange slices to the glass, if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers and drink within 1 day.
Storage Instructions + serving ideas
Questions and Troubleshooting
Yep! Add more brandy and liqueur for stronger, or add some sparkling water or lemon-lime soda right before serving to mellow it out.
Nope, but it makes a difference. If you skip it, add a splash of orange juice and maybe an extra tablespoon of sugar to balance things out.
Your wine was probably too dry or your fruit was too tart. Add another tablespoon of sugar and let it sit 15 minutes – that usually fixes it right up.
More Sangria Recipes
- This strawberry peach sangria is another drink perfect for summer parties.
- If you want to try something new, this pineapple jalapeno sangria is a little spicy and a little different
- When it’s time to slow down in fall, curl up with a glass of apple pear sangria.
- Holiday guest will love this delicious Christmas sangria with cranberries, apple, and cinnamon.
Printable Recipe
Easy Triple Berry Sangria
Ingredients
For the sangria
- 2 cups mixed berries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 orange cut into wedges
- 1 bottle red wine (Merlot works well)
- ½ cup brandy we like blackberry or cherry
- ¼ cup orange liqueur such as triple sec
For serving
- mint leaves
- whole berries
- orange slices
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Instructions
- Sugar the berries. Combine the berries and sugar in a medium bowl. Set aside at room temperature about 30 minutes until the berries are juicy and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add the alcohol. Place the orange wedges and juicy berries into a pitcher and add the wine and liquor. Stir, cover, and place in the fridge for 2-4 hours to infuse the wine with the fruit flavor.
- Add garnishes. Just before serving, serve over ice. Add whole berries, mint leaves, and additional orange slices to the glass, if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers and drink within 1 day.
Notes
Nutrition
Love,
what size bottle of wine do you use?
750 ml 🙂