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strawberry sangria

strawberry sangria ~ two ways!

ultimate recipe challenge

Welcome to our fun recipe blog hop ~ the Ultimate Recipe Challenge ~ and this month we’re all about summer and strawberries! I used beautifully ripe, local berries in Strawberry Sangria ~ two ways, traditional and frozen!

strawberry sangria

I love strawberries. Cakes, pies, shortcakes, ice cream, jams, ~ even sliced over cereal. And now I have to say this strawberry sangria is moving way up the list ~ it’s REALLY good! 🙂

strawberry sangria

I first had frozen sangria out at a restaurant, and it was not an instant hit. I love good sangria and thought their frozen version lacked flavor and had an artificial after taste.  I’m happy to say my version is all fresh flavor and berry goodness ~ and the key is using ripe, frozen berries! I froze some cleaned and sliced local berries, and they made such a difference ~ so much more flavor than frozen berries from the grocery freezer case.

Check out my recipe details below, and visit the other awesome blogger links for more strawberry inspiration!

strawberry sangria

strawberry sangria ~ two ways!

ingredients ~ makes a pitcher of traditional style sangria
   1 bottle Rosé wine, chilled
   1/2 bottle Prosecco or similar sparkling wine, chilled
   1/2 cup Cointreau or similar orange liqueur
   2 pints ripe strawberries ~ topped and quarter sliced 
   1 peach ~ peeled and medium dice
   simple syrup to taste {equal amounts sugar & water heated until dissolved, then cooled}

directions ~ traditional style sangria
   combine Rose, Prosecco, and Cointreau into a pitcher, large jar or carafe
   add sliced strawberries and diced peach
   add simple syrup to taste
   chill combined ingredients 1-2 hours to marry the flavors
   garnish with your favorite fragrant herb ~ I used rosemary, and mint or basil would also be nice!

directions ~ frozen sangria
This is a great way to use any left over traditional sangria the day after. Of course that would assume you have any left over ~ hey, it could happen!
   add a glass of sangria with fruit to a blender {single serving, increase for multiple servings}
   add 4 to 5 frozen strawberries, depending on size
   add 3 to 4 ice cubes
   blend until smooth, taste, add simple syrup for desired sweetness if needed
   garnish with festive fruit pick and enjoy!

strawberry sangria

frozen strawberry sangria

This is a perfect summer pitcher to share with friends ~ on the deck, at a picnic table, or anywhere you want to raise a glass and toast to summer! For other options check out my Summer Sangria and Sunset Sangria too!  Cheers y’all ~~~

strawberry sangria

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Comments

  1. Patti says

    July 14, 2016 at 6:57 am

    How fun and I love that you showed it two ways. One of my best friends likes her margarita frozen, while I prefer on the rocks so I know this will be a hit for her and I the next time I have the girls over. Great idea.

    • Bluwatergal says

      July 14, 2016 at 7:10 am

      Thanks Patti! Viva la difference. Hope you enjoy it with your friends. Cheers! Bwg ~~~

  2. Teri@The Freshman Cook says

    July 14, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Your sangria sounds so tasty and refreshing! I’m looking forward to trying your recipe! Stopping by from the Ultimate Recipe Challenge!

    • Bluwatergal says

      July 14, 2016 at 9:12 am

      Hi Teri! Hope you enjoy the sangria. Thanks for stopping by to visit 🙂 Bwg ~~~

  3. Renz says

    July 14, 2016 at 10:10 am

    Yummy. Both of these options I would definitely want to try!

    • Bluwatergal says

      July 16, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Thanks! Another option is to freeze any leftover wine as ice cubes ~ great to add to a glass of rose or use as a base for the frozen version. Never waste a drop 🙂 I have some in the freezer now, waiting for cocktail hour this evening! Bwg ~~~

  4. FWIW Jeannie says

    July 15, 2016 at 11:59 am

    I could use one of these right now – or maybe both!

    • Bluwatergal says

      July 16, 2016 at 11:12 am

      You’re my kind of girl Jeannie ~ clink, clink 🙂 Thanks for stoping by to visit! Bwg ~~~

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