This Sparkling Strawberry Sangria is truly one of my favorite entertaining recipes. It’s so light and refreshing and packed with flavor. Pull up a chair and pour yourself a glass!
There is something about that warm weather that makes me want to lighten up not only the food I’m cooking but also my cocktails! And really, does any drink scream summer as much as a beautifully done sangria? I think not.
I get tons of emails asking about these glasses, they are gorgeous and inexpensive, find them here. (affiliate link)
What kind of wine to use
I prefer to make this sangria with crisp Rosé wine. In this recipe, I used a sparkling rosé but if you prefer an uncarbonated version it is easy to change up!
Prep instructions & tips
This recipe serves five and it’s important to prep ahead of time for the best taste. You can easily double or triple it when serving a crowd. To prepare the Sparkling Strawberry Sangria, mix the liqueur, berries, and sugar at least two hours ahead of time to let the flavors blend. (Be sure to use perfectly ripe strawberries for the best flavor!)
Then, just before serving, add the soda and wine so that the carbonation stays fresh. When I’m entertaining I usually prep single or double batches of the liqueur strawberry mixture then only add the wine and soda one batch at a time so the bubbles don’t fade before serving.
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Sparkling Strawberry Sangria
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: none
- Cuisine: American
Description
This simple Sparkling Strawberry Sangria is only 5 ingredients and the perfect cocktail to serve at all your summer parties! Light, refreshing, and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 15 strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ⅓ cup superfine sugar
- 1 bottle (750 oz) sparkling rosé wine
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
- rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large container combine vodka, strawberries, and sugar.
- Stir well and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Just prior to serving add in the sparkling wine and soda.
- Serve over ice with rosemary garnish if desired.
Keywords: strawberry sangria
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Vodka? It’s not described in your recipe.
That was a mistake on my part, I meant the liqueur mixture, not vodka. Thanks for pointing that out, I’ve corrected it now!
Those glasses are perfection! Where did you buy them? #musthave
They are here (affiliate link)! (I LOVE them too and they’re inexpensive!!)
Thank you for answering! Love that they’re inexpensive and was ready to order a bunch but ”no international shipping” messed up my plans… Think I need to make that strawberry sangria and get my mind off them glasses… 😉
The directions call for vodka but the recipe says orange liqueur. Which is it?
This is so smooth and delicious. I’ve made it with and without the sprite both are terrific. Now I am going to serve it at our July 4th barbeque as the drink of the day..
★★★★★
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Denise!! Happy 4th of July!
I am going to make Strawberry Sangria for our summertime wedding and picnic reception. We are older and do not need all the wedding traps. This will be cool and delicious. I shall tell my friendly produce man I need lots of strawberries. Thank you. I don’t drink alcohol but I think one of these will be nice.