Isn’t frozen sangria a beautiful drink? And it’s so good! We just love this frozen cocktail. It’s a perfect sipper on a hot summer day. How long it takes: 10 minutes Equipment you’ll need: blender Servings: 6
What Is Sangria?
Sangria is a traditional wine cocktail that originated in Spain. There are lots of recipes for sangria but basically, sangria includes a dry fruity red wine, fruit juice, a sweetener, and a liqueur of some type (brandy, Cointreau). Cut up fruit is added to the drink. Is sangria a strong drink? Since it’s fortified with brandy or orange liqueur, sangria can contain more alcohol than plain wine, which usually has about 12% alcohol content.
About This Sangria Slushie
No awkward chunks of fruit. I never quite know what to do with the fruit in sangria. Do you drink the whole drink and then chomp down the fruit? How do you fish it out of your glass? Is it even polite to eat the fruit? That’s one of the reasons why I love this frozen sangria. The fruit, in this case, mixed berries, is blended right into the drink! No more dilemma — you can just drink the fruit. Perfect! You don’t need to use expensive wine. Buy a fruity dry wine that you would enjoy drinking. You don’t need to buy the most expensive wine on the shelf but make sure it’s a good-tasting wine. A good way to use leftover wine. If you happen to have a partial bottle of red wine leftover, frozen sangria is the perfect way to use it up. This recipe calls for one and a half cups. You won’t be disappointed with frozen sangria. There’s so much exciting flavor and it’s just cool to drink. Try it today!
Ingredient Notes
Red wine Frozen mixed berries: You’ll need a 16 oz. bag of mixed berries. The mix I buy includes strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Use whatever combination you like best. Maybe you freeze your own berries. Perfect! What a great way to use those frozen berries. Orange: In addition to the berries (think of all those antioxidants!), add a whole peeled orange. Fresh lime juice: Lime perks up the flavor of your sangria. Honey or sugar: Use any sweetener you prefer or happen to have. Agave nectar or syrup is another good choice. Cointreau: Fortify the sangria with a fourth-cup orange liqueur, such as cointreau, triple sec, curaçao, or Grand Marnier. You could also use brandy. Ice: Be sure your ice is fresh!
Get the blender whirring, find some pretty glasses, and enjoy your frozen sangria! You’ll want to serve it immediately because frozen slushies don’t stay frozen forever, especially on a warm summer day.
What To Serve With Sangria Slushies
Serve frozen sangria with a basket of tortilla chips and homemade pico de gallo. Go a little fancier and make this fresh tomato tart with ricotta for a perfect sunny pool side appetizer. Southwestern stuffed mini sweet peppers are another popular appetizer idea.
Make It Your Own
Create your own signature slushie. The flavor of your frozen sangria will depend greatly on the type of wine you choose, how much sweetener you add, and whether you use orange liqueur or brandy, or leave it out entirely. Using different combinations of berries, or just one kind of berry, will give you exciting flavor variations. Try a couple of tangerines instead of an orange. Go white! Make your frozen sangria with white wine and frozen tropical fruit blends. More icy drink ideas: Watermelon slushie (can be made with or without alcohol), frosé recipe – the best frozen rosé, coconut water smoothie, tropical smoothie, or mojito milkshake.
Storage Tips
While this frozen sangria recipe is best served immediately, if you have a pitcher of regular sangria with fruit, it can be frozen for up to a couple of months. If you prefer, leave the fruit out and add more fruit after the sangria has thawed. Quick-Start Guide!
