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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Hey Sommer, I Made this yesterday and everyone in my family loved it . Thanks for sharing.
so delicious recipe I can’t wait for summer
It’s new but delicious recipe for me. I will try it in my summer vacation.
This is an amazing guide to make Rose Sangria Recipe. I will definitely try this recipe. Thanks for sharing dear.
Hi Sommer,
This summer turns quite hot in southern French where I live. I will certainly try to prepare your rose sangria.
I will definitely try this as it looks awesome
Will try this amazing recipe tonight and i hope i make it. Thanks for sharing
I’m so excited to try this! I just had a question – I tend to prefer drier sangria – do you think this recipe would still be delicious without the honey or does it add a necessary flavour to bring everything together? I don’t want to leave out an essential ingredient!
Hi Erika,
I would say just make it without the honey and see how it tastes to you. Then if you feel like you need a little extra sweetness you can stir it in.:)
Perfect I’ve got fresh honey from my own hives to use on this.
Hey Sommer, I just got back from Spain so I’ve tasted my fair share of sangria. While this is quite different from what I’ve tried, it tastes incredible. Awesome recipe!
I love sangria – especially in the summer time! I can’t wait to try your simple recipe. My standby has like a million ingredients and so much alcohol you’re staggering around after one glass. And since I would like to enjoy more than one glass…this recipe seems much more appealing!
Made this for an 4th of July gathering yesterday, and it was a big hit. Doubled the recipe and it was all gone by the end of the night.
What can be a substitute for bourbon?
Hi Gladys,
Any sort of whiskey, or even rum, would work! :)
I would like to try this recipe but dont have raspberry liquor, can i substitute orange liquor?
Hi Sheng,
Sure, that’s a great idea! :)
First time I heard about this kind of recipe.
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