Berry Sangria

A stunning mixed berry sangria that everyone can enjoy, spiked or alcohol-free! Bursting with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, this simple make-ahead recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Servings: 8 servings

Orange syrup:

  • 1 cup (240mL) water

  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

  • 4 ounces (120mL) fresh orange juice from 2 large oranges

  • Zest of one orange

Berry sangria:

  • 1 cup quartered fresh strawberries divided

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries divided

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries divided

  • 1 bottle (750mL) nonalcoholic red wine or pinot noir

  • Seltzer water (optional)

 

HOW TO MAKE BERRY SANGRIA:

  1. To make a true sangria, you will use triple sec or Cointreau instead of making the orange syrup. Start with ¼ cup (60mL) and add to taste, not exceeding ½ cup (120mL) total. If you are going this route, skip to step 4.

  2. To make a mocktail sangria, start by making your orange syrup. Combine water, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small saucepan. Stir to combine.

  3. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat so the mixture is simmering at a gentle boil. Allow to simmer for 15–20 minutes until the mixture thickens into a syrup. You should have ¼ cup (60mL) of syrup. Set aside and allow to cool while you prepare the rest of the sangria.

  4. Place ½ cup each of the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries into a large carafe or pitcher. Reserve the remaining ½ cup of each fruit in the refrigerator.

  5. Use a potato masher to roughly macerate the fruit in the bottom of the carafe. It's ok if there are some whole pieces but aim to split each fruit at least in half.

  6. Add the orange syrup (or triple sec/Cointreau) and wine to the macerated fruit, then stir to combine. Allow the mixture to chill in the refrigerator at least 12 hours or overnight.

  7. When you are ready to serve the sangria, you can strain the mixture through a mesh sieve to remove any seeds, if desired. Add the reserved fresh fruit, then serve in glasses. Top with seltzer water for a bubbly option. Sangria stays fresh in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

This recipe is brought to you in partnership with Fresh April Flours.

Rachel Perry