Sugar, berries, and sliced citrus are the perfect complement to red wine. You’ll love splitting a pitcher of this with a few friends, and it mixes up in just minutes.
Buy frozen berries, and you won’t even wash to wash or slice the fruit!
Everyone loves this simple sangria recipe with mixed berries, citrus, and just the right amount of sweetness. Mix up at lunch and serve on the porch in evening!
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Servings: 8 glasses
Calories: 170kcal
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Ingredients
For the sangria
- 2 cups mixed berries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 orange cut into wedges
- 1 bottle red wine (Merlot works well)
- 1 cup brandy or vodka We like raspberry vodka
- 2 cups club soda
For serving
- mint leaves
- whole berries
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 club soda and garnishes. Just before serving, stir in the club soda and 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
This recipe is flexible! Switch out the berries or citrus if you want. Try a flavored vodka or brandy.
To save money, choose frozen berries and an affordable wine.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this?Let me know how it was! Please see below for serving ideas, storage instructions, and substitutions.
🧂 about the Ingredients
You’ll need the following for this fruity, easy sangria recipe:
- berries (any combination of blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries is fine)
- white sugar
- oranges and/ or lemons
- bottle of red wine (Merlot is a great choice)
- club soda
- brandy or vodka
🥫 Storage instructions
The finished sangria will keep well for a day or two, covered in the fridge.
🔍 FAQs
Can I mix up the fruits in this recipe?
Yes! Sure! It’s great with all blackberries or raspberries. If you’re doing all strawberries, make sure to mash up them a bit first.
What’s the best kind of red wine to use?
Honestly, anything that’s not too sweet and not too expensive. Don’t stress over this; it doesn’t really matter.
👩🏻🍳 Expert tips
- Frozen berries are almost always the most frugal choice for this recipe unless you grow your own or can get local ones at a great price. Costco sells a triple berry blend in the freezer section that’s a great value.
- For the wine, choose something affordable! No use spending a lot on something that will taste like berries. We typically use the Barefoot brand of Merlot for this sangria.
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🍽 Serve it with
Having a small, fun get-together? Try serving these too:
- Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
- Old Bay and Shrimp Macaroni Salad
- Old Fashioned Cucumber and Onion Salad
- Pink Lemonade Cake
what size bottle of wine do you use?
750 ml 🙂