Best 2 Summer Fruit Sangria Recipes

With the arrival of summer, gatherings, and BBQs with family and friends become more frequent. During these warm months, nothing is more refreshing and fun to serve than a tall, icy glass of sangria. And what better way to enjoy the flavors of summer than with a sangria made with fresh, seasonal fruits? Whether you prefer red or white wine, there's a summer fruit sangria recipe out there for everyone, and we have gathered a collection of the best ones to help you find the perfect drink to cool down and enjoy this summer.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER FRUIT SANGRIA

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A pitcher of sangria made with white wine, fruit, and liqueur will get the party started.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 cups assorted fruits (such as mango, pineapple, cantaloupe, and apricot), sliced or cut into chunks
1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh basil or mint leaves
1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
1 bottle crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Ice

Steps:

In a large bowl or pitcher, combine fruit, ginger, basil or mint, and orange liqueur. Mash gently with the back of a wooden spoon until basil is bruised and fruit releases juices. Add wine and lemon juice and stir to combine. Refrigerate 1 hour (or up to 1 day). To serve, fill eight glasses with ice and top with sangria.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 g

SUMMER FRUIT SANGRIA SPARKLER

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Toast the summer with a refreshing sangria made with Spanish red wine and fresh rhubarb, cherries, boysenberries and raspberries.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories Beverage

Time 6h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups sweet red Spanish wine
4 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
1 1/2 cups pitted cherries
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1 1/2 cups fresh boysenberries
1 cup thinly sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 orange, cut into thin slices
1 lime, cut into thin slices
4 cups ginger ale

Steps:

Into large pitcher, pour wine and cranberry-raspberry juice. Add all fruit. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, add ginger ale to pitcher. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

Choose the right wine. A good rule of thumb is to use a wine that you would enjoy drinking on its own. Avoid wines that are too sweet or too tannic, as these can overpower the other ingredients in the sangria.

Use fresh fruit. Fresh fruit will give your sangria the best flavor. If you can't find fresh fruit, you can use frozen fruit, but be sure to thaw it before adding it to the sangria.

Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make sangria, so feel free to experiment with different fruits, spices, and liqueurs. You might just find your new favorite sangria recipe!

Make ahead of time. Sangria is a great make-ahead drink. You can make it up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. This makes it perfect for parties or picnics.

Serve chilled. Sangria is best served chilled. You can chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving, or you can serve it over ice.

Conclusion:

Summer fruit sangria is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy the warm weather. With its vibrant colors and sweet flavors, sangria is the perfect drink for any summer gathering. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy drink to serve, give summer fruit sangria a try.