Stars & Stripes Sangria

Are you looking for an incredibly low-key yet festive drink to bring to your 4th of July gathering? Look no further than this Stars & Stripes Sangria! This large-batch drink features rosé, everyone’s favorite summertime drink, plus refreshing/patriotic berries. You might even want to make a double batch, because we know this drink won’t last long!

One note about this recipe – it does need to sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving, so be sure to leave yourself plenty of time before your party!

One of the best aspects of sangria is how customizable it is.  Not feeling the rosé?  Want to make it a little less patriotic for a different holiday?  Check out some of these variations instead!  (Making any of these options is simple – just follow the instructions for the Stars & Stripes Sangria below!)

White Sangria

• 1 bottle of white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup peach schnapps
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda (added just before serving)
• Ice

Tropical Sangria

• 1 bottle of white wine (such as Chardonnay or Riesling)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup mango chunks
• 1 cup sliced kiwi
• 1/4 cup coconut rum
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup coconut water (added just before serving)
• Ice

Sparkling Sangria

• 1 bottle of sparkling wine (such as Prosecco or Cava)
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup orange juice
• Ice

Classic Red Sangria

• 1 bottle of red wine (such as Rioja or Tempranillo)
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 shots of brandy
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup club soda (added just before serving)
• Ice
• Additional fruits like apples, berries, or peaches (optional)

Stars & Stripes Sangria

Are you looking for the most low-key yet festive drink to bring to your 4th of July gathering? Look no further than this Stars & Stripes Sangria! This large-batch drink features rosé, everyone's favorite summertime drink, plus refreshing/patriotic berries. You might even want to make a double batch, because we know this drink won't last long!

Servings 8

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

• 1 750 mL bottle Rosé
• 1 cup Strawberries, thinly sliced
• ½ cup Raspberries
• ½ cup Blackberries
• ½ cup Blueberries
• ¼ cup Sugar
• 12 oz Lemon-lime soda

Instructions

 

• In a large pitcher, whisk together rosé, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Serve over ice with lemon-lime soda and patriotic-themed straws!

Course: Drinks

Keyword: 4th of july, berries, cocktail, sangria, summer, summertime