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Cherry Strawberry Lemonade Sangria

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July 27, 2018
5 from 6 votes


Last Updated June 27, 2019 | 0 Comments

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Cherry Strawberry Lemonade Sangria, a delicious twist on the more well-known white wine Strawberry Sangria Recipe, is made with fruity red Pinot Noir, fresh summer strawberries, cherries, spiced rum, strawberry lemonade, basil, and sparkling water. Delicious year-round, this easy strawberry sangria recipe is sure to be your new favorite cocktail.

Glass filled with Strawberry Lemonade Sangria with fresh basil and and fresh cherries

Cherries and strawberries are two of my all-time favorite summer fruits. They’re sweet, they’re delicious, and they taste good with just about everything.

My other favorite thing is wine. Wine always tastes good with everything.

So, the other evening as I drank a glass of my favorite red wine and ate a bowl of this delicious summer fruit, I closed my eyes an imagined I was on vacation…in Europe…with tapas.

aka…SPAIN!

It lasted just a moment before I was brought back to the reality of my computer screen, but ahhhhh, Spain. Who’s been to Spain? It’s one of my favorites. The food, the culture, the food…

So, anyway, I got to thinking about my time in Spain way back in 2010 (read about it HERE and HERE). A time before motherhood or any serious responsibility. And then I remembered the SANGRIA!

WHAT IS SANGRIA?

Sangria is a Spanish drink or punch, consisting of wine, chopped fruits, sugar or juice. Sangria is commonly served throughout all parts of Spain, as it is the country’s more popular drink.

  • It is believed that Sangria dates back to the Middle Ages when water was unsafe to drink.
  • Sangria appeared in the US during the 1964 World’s Fair
  • The word “sangria” comes from the Latin word for blood.
  • Traditional sangria was made with red wine, chopped fruit (particularly orange and apples), orange juice, and brandy.

WHAT DOES THIS CHERRY STRAWBERRY LEMONADE SANGRIA TASTE LIKE?

It tastes like fruit punch mixed with grape juice…but better. Because there’s wine and rum in there.

Yes…rum.

This is no classic sangria recipe, my friends. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Let’s start with the basics. For example, the ingredients…

Pitcher filled with cherries, oranges, and strawberries

INGREDIENTS IN STRAWBERRY LEMONADE SANGRIA

  • Strawberries
  • Cherries
  • One peach
  • Half an orange
  • One lemon
  • Spiced Rum
  • Strawberry lemonade
  • 1 bottle of your favorite Pinot Noir
  • Carbonated water
  • Ice
  • Fresh basil

Stirring Cherry Strawberry Lemonade Sangria with Rum

HOW TO MAKE CHERRY STRAWBERRY LEMONADE SANGRIA

All sangria recipes call for a few simple components, that, when mixed together should make a magical, delicious, fruity wine punch. The rules for making sangria are flexible, so add your favorites.

  1. Wine. The type of wine you choose to use will vary depending on why type of sangria you are looking to make- red, white, sparkling?
  2. Stronger stuff. As mentioned above, it is believed that the more “traditional” sangria was mixed with brandy. However, try something new like vodka, rum, flavored liqueur, etc.
  3. A Mixer. Sangria, when done correctly, is delicious and dangerous. So, unless you want to be asleep on the floor by 8 pm, it is recommended that a little juice or carbonated water be added. In the case of this Strawberry Lemonade Sangria Recipe, I added strawberry lemonade. It added just the right amount of sweetness.
  4. Sweetener. Some people add sugar. Some people do not. In the case of this Strawberry Lemonade Sangria, added sugar was NOT necessary. That said, I can’t speak for all Sangria recipes.
  5. Fruit. Fresh, ripe, seasonal fruit is always the best choice.

Adding the carbonated water to to the cherry strawberry lemonade sangria

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST STRAWBERRY SANGRIA RECIPE

Sangria is super easy to make. And this Strawberry Sangria Recipe? Could not be easier.

  • Use a wine you know you’ll love. I grabbed a wine with notes of orange and cherries.
  • In other words, if you absolutely love a $4 bottle of wine, then use it!
  • Fresh, ripe, seasonal fruit is always best. It doesn’t matter if you’re soaking fruit in booze, unripe fruit is unripe fruit and always will be. Fresh, ripe strawberries and cherries will produce a much more beautiful flavor than their unripe and bitter comrades.
  • Muddle the fruit in the hard alcohol and juice…but not too much. You don’t want a pulpy mess, but a little muddling to help release some of the flavors is never a bad idea.
  • Don’t add too much hard stuff.
  • But don’t forget the hard stuff either.
  • Make sure you let the fruit and the wine soak for at least 30 minutes before adding any carbonated water and serving.
  • On the flip side, longer is not always better- it’s best to enjoy your sangria withing 24 hours.
  • Serve chilled.

Glasses filled with cherry strawberry lemonade sangria

BUT REALLY? SANGRIA RECIPE WITH RUM?

Yes! Totally. Try it.

I’ll be honest, I surprised myself, too. In general, I’m not much of a rum kind of a gal, but it totally makes sense in this Strawberry Lemonade Sangria. Besides, rum practically screams SUMMER in your face. And, since I wanted to use this Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir with cherries and strawberries, I knew the spiced rum would give it a nice, light, summery balance.

You guys, it’s honestly the most dangerous strawberry sangria recipe you will ever make…in a good way!

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A glass of Strawberry Lemonade Sangria

Strawberry Lemonade Sangria with Basil and Cherries

5 from 6 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
Classic Sangria is good, but this Strawberry Lemonade Sangria is better. Made with fresh basil, Pinot Noir, spiced rum, strawberry lemonade, and mixed fruits like strawberries and cherries, this summer Sangria is guaranteed to be one you make over and over again.
For best results, mix the rum, wine, and strawberry lemonade together in a large pitcher with the fresh chopped fruit and allow mixture to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
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Prep Time 10 mins
soaking time 30 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 drinks
Calories 271 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 cups strawberries - thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups fresh cherries - stems removed, pitted and halved
  • 1 peach - pitted and sliced
  • .5 orange - sliced and cut into quarters
  • 1 lemon - thinly sliced
  • 1 cup spiced rum
  • 1 cup strawberry lemonade
  • 1 bottle Red Wine - 750ml
  • non-sweetened lime-flavored carbonated water - or regular carbonated water
  • Ice
  • Fresh Basil - to garnish
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Instructions
 

  • Add the strawberries, cherries, peach, orange, and lemon slices to a large pitcher. Add the rum and strawberry lemonade and gently muddle to extract the flavors of the fruit into the juice and alcohol.
  • Pour the red wine into the pitcher and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, fill a glass with ice and fill three-fourths of the way full with sangria. Top off each glass with bubbly water or lemon-lime soda. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 40.6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

Keyword How to make Sangria, Strawberry Lemonade Sangria Recipe, Strawberry Sangria
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Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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