Description
This Refreshing Strawberry Watermelon Rosé Sangria is like summer in a glass. The sweet strawberries and fresh watermelon come together perfectly, while the Rosé Wine and the lime's citrus add a touch of sophistication. Perfect make-ahead cocktail and ideal for get-togethers. Cheers! Salud! 🍹
Equipment needed
- A blender
- A large pitcher (because trust me, a small one won't suffice)
- Glasses for serving
- A knife
- A cutting board
- A strainer
- Ice
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced (Reserve 1/2 cup for garnishing). This yields about 1 1/2 cups of strawberry juice.
- 1 small Seedless Watermelon, rind removed, flesh cut into large chunks (about 4 cups). (Reserve 1/2 cup of smaller chunks or watermelon balls for garnishing). This yields about 6 cups of watermelon juice.
- 1 bottle of 750 ml chilled Rosé Wine (not too sweet)
- 1/2 cup of fresh Lime Juice
- 1 cup of Vodka
- 1/2 cup of Grand Marnier
- Lime slices for garnishing (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
How to make Strawberry Watermelon Rosé Sangria in 5 simple steps
- Blend, Blend, Blend! Mix those fresh watermelon cubes and the fresh strawberries (minus the quantities saved for garnishing) and blend until smooth in an electric blender. You're looking for a smooth total juice blend.
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Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into your large pitcher and add the lime juice.
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Wine Time: Pour in the chilled Rosé wine.
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Boost with spirits: Add the rest of the ingredients, vodka and Grand Marnier (or the orange liqueur of your choice)
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Chill Out: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
Final Touches: Just before serving, add the reserved strawberries and some fresh watermelon cubes or watermelon balls. Serve in glasses over ice with lime slices for garnish, and a sprig of fresh mint if desired. Enjoy! Cheers!
Notes
- This Sangria recipe is the perfect make-ahead cocktail and ideal for get-togethers. You can make the sangria and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to add the reserved fruit just before serving.
This recipe makes at least 12 servings! - Chilling the wine in advance is best, use a wine that is not too sweet.
- Wine substitutions: If you don't have Rosé, you can use white or sparkling wine. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot grigio are suitable substitutes. I DO NOT recommend Red Wine for this Sangria.
- No vodka? A white rum can be used, or you can omit it, but the sangria will be less alcoholic.
- No Grand Marnier? You can use Triple Sec or fresh orange juice, but again, the sangria will be less alcoholic.
- For the best taste, your sangria should be consumed within 2-3 days.
- Looking for other Sangria ideas? Try our Blackberry Sangria Recipe!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Glass
- Calories: 148
- Sugar: 9.6 g
- Sodium: 4.3 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
