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Rosé Sangria: The Ultimate Pink Summer Cocktail

Light, dry, and fruity, this rosé sangria is the quintessential pink summer drink that's ideal for tapas parties and warm evenings. Unlike traditional red sangria, this version offers a brighter flavor profile that perfectly complements seasonal summer fruits while maintaining that classic Spanish-inspired charm.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Infusion Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Glass Pitcher
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Stemless Wine Glasses

Ingredients
  

Sangria Base

  • 1 bottle dry rosé wine 750 ml, preferably Spanish or French
  • 1/4 cup elderflower liqueur St-Germain or triple sec
  • 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
  • 1 cup sparkling water to add just before serving

Fruits and Herbs

  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 white peach sliced
  • 1 blood orange or cara cara orange thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lemon thinly sliced
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves

For Serving

  • ice cubes
  • additional mint leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Wash all fruit thoroughly. Slice the strawberries, peach, orange, and lemon. Leave raspberries whole. Aim for thin citrus slices to release essential oils, while cutting softer fruits like strawberries and peaches into bite-sized pieces for ideal flavor infusion.
  • In a large glass pitcher, pour in the bottle of rosé wine. Add the elderflower liqueur or triple sec.
  • Stir in the honey or agave nectar until completely dissolved. Pro tip: Warming the honey slightly first helps it incorporate more easily into the cold wine.
  • Gently add all prepared fruit and mint leaves to the pitcher. Press lightly with a wooden spoon to release some juices without fully muddling the fruit. The mint leaves should be gently torn to release their aromatic oils before adding.
  • Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4-24 hours. The longer it sits, the more pronounced the fruit flavors become, with optimal flavor developing around the 8-hour mark.
  • When ready to serve, add sparkling water and gently stir. Pour over ice-filled glasses, ensuring each glass gets a colorful assortment of fruit. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine with white grape juice and pink cranberry juice, and substitute the liqueur with elderflower cordial or orange blossom water (1-2 tablespoons).
Frozen fruits can substitute fresh when out of season – bonus, they help keep your sangria chilled!
Sangria can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though the fruit may begin to soften after 48 hours.
For best results, serve in stemless wine glasses at 45-50°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 28mg
Keyword Sangria, Rosé Wine, Summer Cocktail, Pink Cocktail, Spanish, Fruit Cocktail
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