Rose Sangria Recipe
Rose Sangria: Loaded with all things pink: strawberries, raspberries, and watermelon this is a blushing Sangria Recipe. Perfect for summer!
Rose Sangria
Sangria happens to be high on my list of favorites things to sip. This isn’t the first sangria recipe I’ve shared with you, and I’m sure it won’t be the last.
However, I do feel it’s a special sangria recipe and worth trying at your earliest convenience.
What is Sangria made of?
Unlike classic sangria made with dark Spanish wine and orange juice, this Rose (Rosé) Sangria Recipe is lighter, with a tangy-sweet finish.
Sangria Recipe Ingredients
And just look at the color! So what’s in it?
So glad you asked…
- French Rosé Wine – A crisp wine with a light citrus-floral quality.
- Pink Grapefruit Juice – For its pink color and delicate acidity.
- Bourbon – This adds some sweetness but also depth, with notes of caramel and vanilla. (P.S. Bourbon and grapefruit juice are meant to be.)
- Honey – This adds some sweetness and balances out the twang.
- Chambord – For a bright berry flavor.
- Watermelon Balls, Strawberries and Raspberries – Fruity pink things are added to the mix to absorb all that boozy goodness.
How To Make Sangria
This rose sangria recipe is a little bolder than traditional sangria, however, you will not believe the depth and intrigue it provides.
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Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon balls out of a large slice of fresh watermelon. Slice the strawberries.
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Pour the rosé wine, grapefruit juice, bourbon, honey and Chambord in a large pitcher. Stir until the honey dissolves into the mixture. (If your honey is especially thick, warm it first to thin it out before adding.) Then add the watermelon balls and strawberries. Cover then refrigerate sangria.
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After at least two hours, stir and taste for sweetness. If you like your sangria on the sweeter side, stir in a little more honey. If the sangria is too strong, plan to pour it over ice. When ready to serve stir in the fresh raspberries and pour into glasses.
Soaking the Fruit
Fresh watermelon, strawberries, and raspberries soak in the Rosé Sangria Recipe until the base is sweet, and the fruit is fully loaded.
Then stir and sip. Once you reach the bottom of the glass, a little gift is waiting for you… Irresistible boozy watermelon and berries to nibble one at a time.
Make This Sangria Recipe Ahead Of Time
This is a wonderful recipe to make ahead of time. That’s because it requires the fruit to soak in the liquid for at least two hours. The longer it soaks the boozier the fruit gets. So you can soak them for a couple more hours or even overnight!
In fact, Sangria can last in the fridge for up to three days. Be careful though because the fruit could start to go bad. So remember to make sure to use fresh fruit!
How to Serve Sangria
If you have a larger group, you can serve sangria in a punch bowl. For smaller gatherings, a traditional sangria pitcher is the way to go. If you don’t have one, I rounded up the best sangria pitchers, including a classic blue-rimmed pitcher like the one I own. It’s available on Amazon for around $40.
Sangria Substitutions
If grapefruit juice isn’t your thing, orange juice would be the next best option.
What you’re looking for here is the acidity that grapefruit brings to the mix of liquids. You might not get that perfect pink color but it’s still going to taste great!
Sangria is Perfect for Summer
This cool and refreshing drink is perfect for summer. Serve this at get-togethers or at a girls night. Plus strawberries, raspberries, and watermelon are all in season during the summer. So getting fresh fruit is easier than ever.
Looking for kid-friendly drinks for this summers BBQ’s? Try our kid and adult friendly Gummy Bears Popsicles or our Frozen Pineapple Lemonade.
For a Special Occasion or Just Because
Friends, this Rose Sangria Recipe is a winner. Make it for any occasion and share it with your loved ones. Remember to drink responsibly and have a great time!
So this summer pour yourself a tall one. You deserve it!
See The Recipe Card Below For How To Make This Rose Sangria Recipe. Enjoy!
More Summer Cocktail Recipes!
- Sparkling White Sangria
- Mulled Lemonade Recipe
- Fruity Red Sangria
- Cucumber Rose Aperol Spritz
- Ginger Melon Sangria from Love and Olive Oil
Rose Sangria Recipe
Ingredients
- 750 ml French Rosé Wine (1 bottle)
- 1 cup pink grapefruit juice
- 3/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Chambord (raspberry liqueur)
- 2 cups watermelon balls
- 1 1/2 cups fresh sliced strawberries
- 6 ounces fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Use a melon baller to scoop 2 cups of watermelon balls out of a large slice of fresh watermelon. Slice the strawberries.
- Pour the rosé wine, grapefruit juice, bourbon, honey and Chambord in a large pitcher. Stir until the honey dissolves into the mixture. (If your honey is especially thick, warm it first to thin it out before adding.) Then add the watermelon balls and strawberries. Cover the refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- After at least two hours, stir and taste for sweetness. If you like your sangria on the sweeter side, stir in a little more honey. If the sangria is too strong, plan to pour it over ice. When ready to serve stir in the fresh raspberries and pour into glasses.
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Thank you for this lovely drink recipe. I love Sangria and by using the ingredients you list certainly makes it the most perfect summertime party drink.
OMG every ingredient you added made we love this all the more — but I would have downed the whole pitcher for the color alone :)
This looks so fresh!! Bring on summer!
This sangria recipe looks INCREDIBLE, Sommer! I bet it’s so refreshing and flavorful!
I plan to make this for Easter tomorrow but would like to know if it can be made today for tomorrow ( ahead of time) or will it be better if I wait till tomorrow/Easter
Whoa! I think I need a big glass of this Sangria right about now!!!
That huge pitcher of sangria is calling my name and I’m 100% in love with the color too!
I adore sangria, too! What a gorgeous pitcher of deliciousness!!
mmmmmm! I adore Rose & this cocktail looks like a fantastic way to drink it :)
This is my kind of mommy beverage!
This looks like the perfect celebratory sipper for mom. Or just me, because!
This looks so refreshing! I definitely need to try this, especially for Mothers Day brunch.
My mother would totally go bonkers over this sangria! Love the colors too!
This looks fabulous! Can’t wait until summer fruit is here again so I can try this!
These are so pretty! Perfect for Mother’s day!
Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, I’m quite sure that the world needs more sangria recipes. Yum! This’d be a fabulous Mother’s Day treat!