During the hot summer days, I know of no better way to enjoy the sunny weather than with a glass of cool sangria in hand. This perfect rosé sangria recipe is a keeper recipe for those long, hot days!
If you love sangria as much as I do, you'll want to try these recipes for watermelon sangria and red, white, and blue sangria, too!
Introduction
Sangria is one of Spain's most culturally curious drinks. Visitors to the country love to drink it, but most locals would never order it at a bar! Sangria is Spanish at heart, but the modern versions come from the U.S. More than likely, you'll only find inferior versions at most bars to please the tourists.
That being said, a good sangria is delicious, and is the perfect cold cocktail to enjoy in the summer sun. Many Spaniards will whip up some sort of wine punch for their family barbecues, using all kinds of wine. My favorite is made with rosé wine, giving the cocktail a delightfully fruity flavor and a beautiful ruby color!
Ingredients
Wondering what you need to make a refreshing pitcher of this rosé sangria? Grab these key ingredients and you'll be ready to go!
- Rosé Wine: For the best results, always use a wine that you would be happy to drink by itself.
- Gin: I love the sourness you get from adding a bit of gin, but feel free to use vodka for a more muted taste.
- Fruit: I love using a mixture of fresh strawberries and raspberries for a lovely fruity flavor.
- Sparkling Water: This adds a bit of sparkle and bubbles to the sangria--which is a wonderful finishing touch.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Rosé Sangria
If you’d like to see the full ingredients and instructions, scroll to the bottom of the post for the printable recipe card.
- Pour the wine, gin, and orange juice into a large pitcher. (image 1)
- Stir until well combined. (image 2)
- Add the strawberries, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours. Add simple syrup to taste. (image 3)
- Add the fresh mint leaves and raspberries, pour into glasses, and enjoy! (image 4)
Recipe FAQs
Combine the rosé wine with gin, orange juice, and strawberries and chill for 2 hours. Then, you'll mix in the raspberries, mint, and sparkling water before serving.
Use a wine that you'd enjoy drinking on its own. Any good quality, dry Spanish rosé wine will work wonderfully in this sangria recipe!
Serve
Serve this rosé sangria cold, and garnish it with the fresh mint leaves and raspberries. Enjoy it right away so the sparkling water doesn't go flat!
Round out your spread with refreshing Spanish tapas like caramelized onion and goat cheese pintxos, marinated carrots, and boquerones in vinagre (marinated anchovies).
Expert Tips
- For the best results, always use a wine that you would be happy to drink by itself.
- I love the sourness you get from adding a bit of gin, but feel free to use vodka for a more muted taste.
Spanish Rosé Sangria Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bottle dry Spanish rosé wine
- 1 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- ¾ cup gin or vodka if you prefer
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- simple syrup to taste optional
Instructions
- Combine the wine, gin, orange juice, and strawberries in a large pitcher. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- After chilling, taste the sangria. Add simple syrup, honey, or more orange juice to sweeten to taste.
- When ready to serve, top up the pitcher with the sparkling water and garnish with the raspberries and mint leaves.
- Pour into small glasses and enjoy cold!
Notes
- For the best results, always use a wine that you would be happy to drink by itself.
- I love the sourness you get from adding a bit of gin, but feel free to use vodka for a more muted taste.
Nutrition
Photography by Giulia Verdinelli
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