Strawberry Sangria

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The temperature has started soaring high, which means it is time to celebrate and relish summer with a fresh drink in hand!

Light and refreshing, this Strawberry Sangria is a summer-spin on the classic Sangria. Fresh juicy strawberries, oranges and tangy lemon juice get infused in sweet and crisp white wine to create a perfect thirst-quencher on a lazy summer afternoon!
What is Sangria?

If you’re new to sangria, Sangria is a chilled alcoholic beverage originating in Spain and Portugal that consists of wine and freshly chopped fruits paired with fizzy spirits. Ever since, Sangria has been a fixture at backyard barbecues, poolside parties, Valentines day and other occasions that necessitate a glass of festiveness.

The typical Sangria calls for red wine, but you can also make the drink with white wine, rosé wine and even sparkling wine. And, lest you worry about depleting your favorite fancy bottle to make it, Sangrias work best with budget-friendly wines.
To make sangria, all you need to do is stir all of the ingredients together in a big pitcher and let the flavors all meld together for hours until it is ready to enjoy. Yes, it's that simple!

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Sangria Variations

The wine-soaked fruit is the highlight of this fruit punch. This sangria is all about fresh strawberries that lend a beautiful sweet, fruity flavor to this drink. However, you can make this sangria with any fruit that is in season like raspberries, pomegranates, peaches, cranberries, and apples.

Recipe Tips
  • Allow the sangria to chill overnight for the best flavors-Chilling the sangria overnight allows the flavors of the fresh fruits to infuse with the wine. I recommend chilling for at least 8 hours before serving for the best flavor.
  • Taste and adjust as per your taste- Be sure to taste and adjust the sangria as per your taste. If you prefer a sweeter sangria, you can add an extra splash of orange juice or a little maple syrup.
  • Storage-Homemade sangria should last in the fridge for upto 3 days. Make sure to check that the fruits have not spoiled first before serving.


If you make this Strawberry Sangria, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.



Strawberry Sangria Strawberry Sangria
Author: Happily Cooking
Preparation Time:
Cooking time:
Yields: 4 people
Calories per serving: 230kcal




Ingredients:
    For the Strawberry Simple Syrup
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water

    • For the Sangria
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 orange, halved and sliced
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 1 bottle white or rosé wine
  • ½ cup club soda, or more to taste
  • Strawberry simple syrup, to taste, recipe above

Instructions:
  1. To make the strawberry syrup for the sangria, combine sliced strawberries, water and sugar in a medium-sized pot over high heat. Allow mixture to come to a boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and juicy. Remove the mixture from the heat and bring it to room temperature.
  2. Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the strawberry mixture through the strainer. Use the back of a spoon to press the strawberries against the strainer, extracting as much juice as possible. Throw away the solids.
  3. When ready to make sangria, combine the strawberry simple syrup, white wine, orange juice, club soda, sliced strawberries and the orange slices in a large pitcher. Chill for several hours to allow the flavors to combine before serving.
  4. Enjoy!

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