
The choice of wine plays a crucial role in the overall taste of the sangria. This recipe gives you the flexibility to choose between a dry white wine or a rosé wine, depending on your personal preference.
A dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, brings a crisp and light profile to the sangria. Its subtle citrus undertones and delicate flavors provide a harmonious base for the fruity elements of the recipe. The dryness of the wine ensures that the sangria remains refreshing and doesn’t become overly sweet.
Alternatively, a rosé wine adds a touch of elegance and a slightly fruitier note to the sangria. The blush color of the wine enhances the visual appeal of the drink, making it even more enticing. The hints of red fruits in rosé wine, like cherries or raspberries, blend seamlessly with the strawberries and watermelon, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
I find it’s best to find a crisp, dry white wine as a base.





Easy Summer Sangria
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 cup strawberries halved (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups watermelon cubed
- 1 bottle dry white wine or rose wine 750mL
Instructions
- Add sugar and water into the bottom of a pitcher. Stir a few times. Add brandy and stir to dissolve.
- Add in strawberries, watermelon and pour in the bottle of wine.
- Stir and let sit in the refrigerator for an hour or overnight (preferable).
- To serve, fill a glass half full with ice, pour in sangria and enjoy!
Lara Dodd says
My favorite summer drink is sangria as it’s so customizable. You can use different types of wine, different fruits, and drink it all year round!
Sweetphi says
I too love how customizable it is! Fave over here as well!
Antoinette M says
This is a great recipe. I love strawberries. My favorite cold drink is strawberry lemonade!
Sweetphi says
Oh yum, strawberry lemonade is amazing – I had one at the farmers market this weekend and it was so yummy and refreshing in the heat.
Gail says
I love chilled rose for the summer and would make your sangria with it.
Sweetphi says
This sangria would be wonderful with rose
Amy Cooley says
I love cold brew coffee in the summer. I make my own concentrate at home with the Toddy maker. Saves a lot of money!
Sweetphi says
Oh I bet it’s delicious, I love a good homemade coffee in the heat
KristyB says
My fave summer drink is a Clara – a beer + lemon soda. Basically a shandy, but it reminds me of being in Spain 🙂
Sweetphi says
Oh that sounds amazing! I could go for one of those right about now 😉
Mary W says
My favorite summer drink is homemade iced tea with lemon. I like to change it up by adding a fruity Kombucha.
Sweetphi says
I love a good homemade iced tea, a fruity Kombucha sounds amazing!
Sheri says
Yummy!
Love me some sangria! Can’t wait to share this drink with my daughter next month when I go visit her!!!
Thanks again Phi for great recipes and tips. Love your blog!!
Sweetphi says
Aw, thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing, I really appreciate it!
Audrey Urban says
This looks delicious! I may need to make it for my son’s birthday party tomorrow (as the adult offering, obviously).
Sweetphi says
Hope you loved it!!
Susan L Craig says
Yummy – I never put brandy in my sangria before. I will have to try it. I also might add blueberries with the white ice and red strawberries for a patriotic punch.
Sweetphi says
I think you’ll love the brandy in there, and what a wonderful idea to do the patriotic punch, I love it!