Red, White & Blue Sangria Cocktail Recipe
This patriotic sangria combines fresh berries, white wine, and blue curaçao to create a refreshing summer drink perfect for July 4th celebrations and other American holidays.
Equipment
- Large glass pitcher (2-quart capacity)
- Long wooden spoon for stirring
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wine glasses for serving
- Ice bucket
- Strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 bottles dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup blue curaçao liqueur
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 white peaches sliced
- 1 white apple diced
- 1/2 cup brandy
- Club soda for topping
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Wash all fruit and slice the strawberries, peaches, and apple.
- Add the sliced fruit to a large pitcher.
- Pour the white wine, blue curaçao, and brandy over the fruit.
- Stir gently with a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours to let the flavors blend.
- Fill wine glasses with ice and pour the sangria.
- Top each glass with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with extra fresh fruit from the pitcher.
Notes
The sangria can be made up to 24 hours in advance. The fruit will become softer the longer it soaks.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine with white grape juice and the blue curaçao with blue fruit punch.
Store any leftover sangria in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
The blue curaçao creates the blue color, while the white fruits and red berries complete the patriotic theme.