This rosé sangria with berries and lemon is a refreshing, delicious, and super simple cocktail for summer! It comes together in minutes and is the perfect combo of tart, sweet, and fruity. Plus, it’s made in a pitcher for the best batch cocktail situation. It’s amazing for a party with friends!

A glass of rosé sangria on a beige counter next to another glass, a pitcher of sangria, and a vase of chamomile flowers.

I officially declare this year ‘sangria girl summer’. It’s like hot girl summer, but in this case, we’re hot temperature-wise and all we really want to be doing in this life is sitting near some water and sipping sangria. You game?

Besides the fact that sangria is delicious, it’s also the best cocktail for warm weather. You can make it in a pitcher and pass it around the table. No need to get out of the comfort of your lawn chair to grab another beer from the cooler or mix up a vodka soda. Save the fancy cocktail-making for winter dinner parties when you’re stuck inside and want to show off that you are now adult enough to own a bar cart and whiskey that costs more than $12.

This summer, we’re keeping it pretty and pink. So should you find yourself sitting on a patio, sweating in the sun, and in desperate need of refreshments, might I suggest this recipe? It’s honestly the best. In the 10+ years that I’ve been throwing parties, I can confirm that this sangria is always a hit. And of course, it would be lovely alongside my spiked strawberry lemonade or this super easy strawberry gin smash!

Dry rosé

White bowls of raspberries and strawberries, a bottle of wine, a bottle of triple sec, a measuring cup of sugar, and peaches on a tan counter.

I definitely prefer a dry rosé so the cocktail isn’t too sweet. But you can totally use a sweeter wine if you like. Just pick something drinkable but not too expensive. Then, you’ll need orange liqueur (like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier), strawberries, raspberries, lemons, peaches, and granulated sugar.

If you like a fizzy cocktail, go with a sparkling rosé instead! But, if you do go with sparkling wine, don’t let the sangria meld for longer than 2-3 hours. The wine will lose its bubbles the longer it sits!

Let’s make sangria!

Three steps to making a wine cocktail. In photo 1, a hand pours berries into a pitcher on a tan counter next to white flowers. In photo 2, a hand stirs the fruit in the pitcher with a spoon. In photo 3, a hand pours a bottle of wine in the pitcher.
Add the strawberries, raspberries, sugar, & orange liqueur to a pitcher. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Then, add the lemon slices, peaches, lemon juice, & rosé. Stir & refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Don’t forget to serve the sangria with toothpicks or cocktail skewers! How else will you enjoy all of the leftover boozy fruit? So good!

A pitcher of strawberry rosé sangria on a tan counter next to glasses of sangria, strawberries, and a vase of daisies.

The secret to good sangria (make-ahead!)

My favorite tip for making the best sangria is to make it in advance. I like to make this recipe at least two hours before serving because the ingredients need time to meld. But, if I have the time, I try to chill the sangria for 4-6 hours or overnight. This will make the sangria super flavorful.

I would not make this recipe more than 24 hours in advance. I’ve made this recipe dozens of times, and the fruit tends to break down and get a bit mushy after 1 day!

Rosé sangria being poured from a pitcher into a glass next to another glass of sangria and a vase of white flowers on a beige background.

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Simple Rosé Sangria with Berries & Lemon

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
This rosé sangria with berries and lemon is refreshing, light, and the best cocktail for summer! It is one of my go-to pitcher cocktails to make for a crowd and can be mixed up in just minutes.
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Ingredients

  • 1 c strawberries, sliced + stems removed
  • 1 c raspberries
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 1/2 c orange liqueur
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced + seeds removed
  • 1 peach, thinly sliced + pit removed
  • 1/2 c lemon juice, freshly-squeezed
  • 1 bottle of dry rosé

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or punch bowl

Instructions 

  • To a large pitcher or punch bowl, add the strawberries, raspberries, sugar, and orange liqueur. Stir gently and then let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Next, add the lemon slices, peach slices, lemon juice, and dry rosé. Stir the mixture gently to combine.
  • Cover the pitcher and place the sangria in the fridge. Allow it to refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight so the flavors have time to meld. Serve the sangria over ice and enjoy!

Notes

Pick a rosé that’s dry, crisp, and fruity. You’ll want something drinkable but not too expensive. If you like a sweeter drink, feel free to use a sweeter wine!
For a smoother sangria, strain the lemon juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp and seeds.
Serve the sangria with skewers so guests can snack on the leftover fruit after the sangria is gone!
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Course: Drinks
Author: Sara Lynn Hunt Broka
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 146kcal, Carbohydrates: 14.3g, Protein: 0.7g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 115mg, Fiber: 1.9g, Sugar: 16g, Calcium: 10mg
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xo Sara Lynn

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Originally posted on May 17, 2022.