co*cktails | New Years
ByMelissa Riker Updated
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This Sparkling Strawberry Sangria is truly one of my favoriteentertaining recipes. It’s so light and refreshing and packed with flavor. Pull up a chair and pour yourself a glass!
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There is something about that warm weather that makes me want to lighten up not only the food I’m cooking but also my co*cktails! And really, does any drink scream summer as much as a beautifully done sangria? I think not.
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Ingredients
- Sparkling Rosé Wine– the blush color is perfect for this sangria
- White Wine– choose your favorite, we’re partial to pinot grigio in this recipe
- White Rum– this deepens the flavor and adds a kick, we use Bacardi
- Simple Syrup– adds sweetness that compliments the berries
- Strawberries– this fruity sangria recipe wouldn’t be complete without a hefty dose of strawberries to enhance the flavor!
Choosing a wine & variations
I prefer to make this sangria with crisp Rosé sparkling wine and a semi-sweet, dry white like Pinot Grigio. You can substitute the rosé with a sparkling white wine if you prefer. You can also switch the sparkling to white and the white wine to rosé, this sangria is great for experimenting or using up what you have on hand!
Prep instructions
This recipe serves eight and it’s important to prep ahead of time for the best taste. You can easily double or triple it when serving a crowd.
To prepare the Sparkling Strawberry Sangria,mix the rum, berries, white wine, and simple syrup at least one hour ahead of time to let the flavors blend. (Be sure to use perfectly ripe strawberries for the best flavor!)
When serving, add the sparkling wine as you serve so that the carbonation stays fresh. When I’m entertaining I usually prep single or double batches of the white wine/rum/strawberry mixture then only add the sparkling wine one batch at a time so the bubbles don’t fade before serving.
Tips for best results
- Prep the strawberry mixture up to 8 hours in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Allow to soak at least 1 hour before serving for the best taste.
- To keep the sangria cold when serving, add frozen strawberries to the pitcher!
- Omit the rum to tone down the alcohol content.
- Sangria can pack a punch without tasting like it, so be aware when drinking that it’s a strong drink.
You might also like these other sangria recipes:
- Apple White White Sangria
- Traditional Spanish Sangria
- Strawberry Sangria
- Rosé Sangria
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Sparkling Strawberry Sangria
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- Author: Melissa Riker
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
This simple Sparkling Strawberry Sangria is only 5 ingredients and the perfect co*cktail to serve at all your summer parties! Light, refreshing, and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
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- 15 strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1/2 cup white rum
- 1 bottle (750 oz) white wine
- 1 bottle (750 oz) sparkling rosé wine
- rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large container combine strawberries, simple syrup, rum, and white wine.
- Stir well and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Just prior to serving add in the sparkling wine.
- Serve over ice with rosemary garnish if desired.
Notes
- Prep the strawberry mixture up to 8 hours in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Allow to soak at least 1 hour before serving for the best taste.
- To keep the sangria cold when serving, add frozen strawberries to the pitcher!
- Omit the rum to tone down the alcohol content.
- Sangria can pack a punch without tasting like it, so be aware when drinking that it’s a strong drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Drinks
- Method: none
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 15.2 g
- Sodium: 2.5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
