If you've never had Sangria before you are in for a treat. I adore wine but it can be so fun to add seasonal fruits (plus a sweetener). I love how Sangria can be super informal, like fruit punch. This beverage conjures up images of laid back beach days or casual back yard cook outs. Here are are two super simple variations of Sangria that anybody can make and enjoy!
Plum and Grape Red Sangria, makes one large pitcher.
Needed: 2 bottles of red wine (any kind you prefer), 4 cups juice (I used pomegranate, but you could also use grape or blueberry), 4 sliced plums, 3-4 handfuls sliced grapes and a few cubes of watermelon.
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Serve with a little ice. Feel free to eat the fruit as you go, it gets better the longer it soaks!
White Raspberry and Citrus Sangria, makes one large pitcher.
Needed: 2 bottles of white wine (any kind you prefer), 3 cups orange juice, 2 sliced oranges, 2-3 handfuls of white raspberries.
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Serve with a little ice. Feel free to eat the fruit as you go, it gets better the longer it soaks!
You can add any kinds of fresh fruits you have one hand, so feel free to experiment. Enjoy! Emma
These sound amazing! I want to make it right now!
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Posted by: Sarah | July 07, 2012 at 08:57 PM
Wow, sounds so good. so refreshing for summer!
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Posted by: Gina | July 07, 2012 at 09:06 PM
I'm a sucker for sangria..and sliced fruit always make drinks prettier! Thanks for posting!
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Posted by: Alice C. | July 07, 2012 at 09:07 PM
I love sangria! Both of these recipes look so good. I always like to add lots of cinnamon to mine. I'll have to give these versions a try!
Posted by: Kerry | July 07, 2012 at 09:09 PM
looks delicious!I just made sangria yesterday- White wine, little bit of peach juice, seltzer, fresh blueberries and cherries. Yum!
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Posted by: Geena | July 07, 2012 at 09:11 PM
LOVE sangrias! My first one was in Spain, now I cannot get enough of them! Thanks!
Posted by: melody | July 07, 2012 at 09:11 PM
I want to try the raspberry/citrus one! Sounds so refreshing for Summer.
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Posted by: shannon | July 07, 2012 at 09:42 PM
Neat! I love fruity things!
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Posted by: Logan | July 07, 2012 at 10:17 PM
great!!!!!
Posted by: Samira | July 07, 2012 at 10:51 PM
YUM that looks so delish! :)
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Posted by: Rory | July 07, 2012 at 10:52 PM
something to keep in store for when summer hits the southern hemisphere......bit chilly here in Oz for sangria...
Posted by: claire | July 07, 2012 at 11:04 PM
Growing up my dad always made sangria. Now as an adult I get why. Loved this two recipes, will have to try soon! :)
Posted by: LARY @ Inspiration Nook | July 08, 2012 at 12:11 AM
Sangria is seriously my favorite summer drink. Heck, my favorite anything-with-alcohol drink. I'll be trying these many times this summer :)
Posted by: Britt | July 08, 2012 at 12:16 AM
I love sangria! Especially in the summer - so refreshing.
Posted by: Miss K | July 08, 2012 at 12:16 AM
I love Sangria, I really do!! It's so fresh, love the mixture of the wine and the sweetness of the fruit. I have to try these, as it's different from what I'm used to do :)
Posted by: MissLilly | July 08, 2012 at 02:48 AM
Love it. I even try it with apple juice instead of orange juice and found it even more fresh and cinnamon of course. ;))) These recepies of yours sound delicious, I have to try it.
Posted by: Vladka | July 08, 2012 at 03:28 AM
Yummy! :) I love sangria
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Posted by: Val | July 08, 2012 at 03:50 AM
Hi! Sangria is great to share with friends. Best regards from Spain, the country of Sangría :)
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Posted by: Marta GM | July 08, 2012 at 04:27 AM
I'm a fan of mixing wine & juice. Wine with lemonade (sparkling) is delicious! you'd better try this one too, you won't regret:)
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Posted by: Julia | July 08, 2012 at 05:09 AM
I always thought I didn't like Sangria as I'm not really a fan of red wine (as much as I'd like to be as all my friends love it!). I went on holiday with some friends in April, which already feels like forever ago, and pretty much only drank Sangria and discovered I really like it! I should definitely give this a go. Hopefully it will also develop my taste for red wine!
Posted by: Sam | July 08, 2012 at 06:11 AM