10+ Sangria Recipes to Refresh Your Summer Gatherings

Sangria pulls together wine, fresh fruit, and a handful of other tasty add-ins. It’s a classic for warm weather and parties because it’s a breeze to make and share.

You can tweak sangria to match your mood or whatever fruit you have on hand. Sweet, tart, or something in the middle—there’s always a version that works.

Ingredients

• Red or white wine
• Fresh fruit (like oranges, lemons, berries, apples)
• Sweetener (sugar or honey)
• Optional: brandy or triple sec
• Optional: sparkling water or soda

Cooking Instructions

1. Wash and chop your fruit.
2. In a big pitcher, stir wine and sweetener until the sweetener dissolves.
3. Toss in the fruit and any extra alcohol.
4. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
5. Add sparkling water or soda just before serving, if you want bubbles.

1) Classic Red Sangria with Brandy and Triple Sec

If you’re after a straightforward, crowd-pleasing sangria, this classic red version is a winner. Mix red wine with brandy and triple sec for a smooth, bold base.

Orange juice brings a little brightness and sweetness. Slices of orange, lemon, and apple make it juicy and fresh.

Let it chill for at least an hour so everything melds together. Serve over ice—honestly, it’s pretty hard to go wrong.

Ingredients

• 750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon or other dry red wine
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup triple sec or Cointreau
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 apple, sliced

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, combine wine, brandy, triple sec, and orange juice.
2. Add the fruit slices and stir gently.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Serve over ice.
5. Garnish with extra fruit if you’re feeling fancy.

2) Strawberry Sangria with Fresh Berries

This one’s light, fruity, and almost too easy to drink. White wine or rosé makes a crisp base, and then you pile in strawberries and raspberries.

The berries add natural sweetness, so you don’t need much sugar. Throw in a few orange or lemon slices for a hit of citrus.

Some folks like a splash of rum for depth—totally optional. Let it chill for at least an hour.

It’s bright, colorful, and always a hit with friends.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle white wine or rosé
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup rum (optional)
• 2 tbsp strawberry syrup or simple syrup

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, combine wine, strawberries, raspberries, orange, and lemon.
2. Add rum and syrup if you want it sweeter.
3. Stir gently.
4. Chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Serve over ice.

Check out the Strawberry Sangria guide for more tips.

3) Apple Cider Sangria for Fall Gatherings

Apple cider sangria just screams fall. You mix crisp cider with wine and cinnamon sticks for a cozy, spiced flavor.

Pick red or white wine—whatever you like. Sliced apples and a splash of brandy or caramel vodka give it a little something extra.

Let it chill for a few hours so the flavors come together. It’s simple but feels kind of festive.

You can easily double the batch for a crowd.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle white or red wine
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1/2 cup brandy or caramel vodka
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 apple, sliced
• Optional: 1/4 cup orange juice

Cooking Instructions

1. In a pitcher, combine wine, cider, brandy (or vodka), and orange juice.
2. Add apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
3. Stir and refrigerate for 3–6 hours.
4. Serve chilled over ice.

More details at fall apple cider sangria recipe.

4) Frozen Red Berry Sangria Slush

Frozen sangria slush is basically summer in a glass. Blend frozen strawberries, blueberries, and grapes with red wine and a splash of brandy.

You get a cold, fruity drink that’s super easy. If you like it sweeter, add a spoonful of sugar.

Serve it right away in frosty glasses. It’s a fun twist on classic sangria.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup frozen grapes
• 2 cups red wine
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 tbsp superfine sugar (optional)
• 1 cup ice

Cooking Instructions

1. Add frozen berries and grapes to a blender.
2. Pour in wine and brandy.
3. Add sugar if you want.
4. Add ice.
5. Blend until slushy.
6. Pour into glasses and serve.

Find more at Red Berry Frozen Sangria Recipe | Food Network.

5) Bobby Flay’s Spanish Red Sangria

Bobby Flay’s Spanish Red Sangria is bold but super drinkable. Start with Spanish table wine, then pour in fruit juices and brandy for a balanced, fruity kick.

Orange juice and pomegranate juice add sweetness, and triple sec brings a hint of citrus. Simple syrup lets you fine-tune the sweetness.

Chill it for a couple of hours before serving. It’s hard not to pour a second glass.

Ingredients

• 2 bottles red Spanish table wine
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/2 cup simple syrup (to taste)

Cooking Instructions

1. Combine everything in a large pitcher.
2. Stir well.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Serve cold, over ice if you like.

Toss in orange slices or other fruit if you want.
See Bobby Flay’s red wine sangria on Food Network for more.

6) Sangria with Orange, Lime, and Raspberries

This one’s bright and tangy, with orange, lime, and a big handful of raspberries. It’s a fresh take that’s super easy to throw together.

Slice up your citrus and add them to a pitcher with raspberries. Pour in white wine and a splash of rum for a little bite.

Let it chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice so it stays crisp.

Ingredients

• 2 oranges, sliced
• 3 limes, sliced
• 1 bag (10-12 oz) frozen or fresh raspberries
• 1 1/2 cups white wine
• 1/8 cup white rum
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed

Cooking Instructions

1. Put orange and lime slices in a pitcher.
2. Add raspberries.
3. Stir in sugar and orange juice until the sugar dissolves.
4. Pour in wine and rum.
5. Mix, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
6. Serve over ice.

7) Traditional Spanish Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon gives this sangria a deep, rich base. Fresh oranges, lemons, and apples keep it lively.

The fruit soaks up the wine and turns the whole thing sweet and juicy. Add a little sugar or simple syrup to taste.

A splash of brandy or rum makes it even more classic. Let it chill for a few hours so the flavors really come together.

Serve over ice and make sure to get some fruit in every glass.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle (750 ml) Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 apple, chopped
• 2 tbsp sugar or simple syrup
• 1/2 cup brandy or rum
• Ice cubes

Cooking Instructions

1. Pour wine into a pitcher.
2. Add orange, lemon, and apple.
3. Stir in sugar and brandy or rum.
4. Mix until sugar dissolves.
5. Chill for at least 3 hours.
6. Serve over ice with fruit.

8) Summer Citrus Sangria with Lemonade Concentrate

This one’s all about bright, zesty flavors. White wine and lemonade concentrate make it tangy and sweet.

A little Prosecco adds bubbles, and flavored brandy deepens the taste. Slices of lemon, lime, and orange make it pop.

Chill well before serving. It’s a summer favorite for a reason.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle white wine
• 1/2 cup lemonade concentrate
• 1/2 cup Prosecco
• 1/4 cup flavored brandy
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced
• 1 orange, sliced

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, combine wine, lemonade concentrate, Prosecco, and brandy.
2. Stir to mix.
3. Add lemon, lime, and orange slices.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until really cold.
5. Serve over ice.

9) Red Sangria with Seasonal Fruits and Cinnamon

Grab a bottle of dry red wine and some fresh seasonal fruit—you’re halfway to a great sangria. I usually toss in orange and apple slices for a juicy, bright pop.

Cinnamon brings a warm, spicy note that just works with the wine. If you’re feeling bold, a splash of brandy adds depth.

Let everything hang out in the fridge for a few hours. The flavors meld together and, honestly, it tastes better the longer you wait.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, stir in a little sugar or your favorite sweetener. Fruit, wine, and cinnamon—it’s a combo that’s hard to beat.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle dry red wine
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 apple, sliced
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• ¼ cup brandy (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Toss the orange and apple slices into a large pitcher.
2. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and sugar.
3. Pour in the red wine and brandy if you want.
4. Give it all a good stir.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

10) Easy Sangria with Orange Juice and Cointreau

Here’s a sangria that comes together fast: just mix red wine, orange juice, and a bit of Cointreau. That combo brings a sweet citrus kick without needing much extra sugar.

Chop up some fresh fruit—think oranges, apples, a handful of berries. Let it chill in the fridge overnight if you can; the flavors really come alive.

Right before you serve, pour in some club soda for fizz. Want it lighter or with more punch? Adjust the recipe to your mood.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle red wine
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup Cointreau
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1-2 cups sliced fresh fruit (orange, apple, berries)
• 1 1/2 cups club soda

Cooking Instructions

1. Grab a large pitcher and pour in the wine, orange juice, Cointreau, and sugar.

2. Stir the mixture well so the sugar melts right in.

3. Toss in your sliced fruit.

4. Pop the pitcher in the fridge and let it chill overnight—aim for about 8 hours.

5. When you’re almost ready to serve, pour in the club soda and give it a gentle stir.

6. Serve over ice. Take a sip. Enjoy!

I took inspiration for this recipe from Love and Lemons and Minimalist Baker.