🧑🍳 Stuff to Know Before You Start
Why Rosé? Light, fruity rosé wine highlights the natural sweetness of berries without overpowering them.
Cherry Twist: Fresh cherries add a tart pop. Feel free to toss in additional stone fruits like peaches if you have them on hand.
Sparkling Lemon Water: This adds fizz and a hint of citrus. If you prefer, swap in sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for extra sweetness.
Serve Chilled: Sangria is best enjoyed cold. Letting the fruit soak in the wine for at least an hour deepens the flavor.
🥄 Ingredients
- 1 bottle rosé wine (750 mL)
- ¼ cup white rum
- ~⅓ bottle (about 8–10 oz) sparkling lemon water
- 1 orange, thinly sliced (¼-inch disks)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (¼-inch disks)
- 1 pint fresh cherries, pitted & halved
- ½ pint fresh strawberries, quartered
- Handful of fresh blueberries
- Handful of fresh raspberries
📝 Step by Step
Mix Base
In a large pitcher, pour 1 bottle rosé wine and ¼ cup white rum. Add the sliced orange and lemon.
Fruit Infusion
Gently stir in the cherries, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour—or longer for a deeper infusion of flavors.
Fizzy Finish
Just before serving, stir in ⅓ bottle (about 8–10 oz) of sparkling lemon water for a bubbly kick. Taste and adjust with more or less sparkling water as preferred.
🍽️ How to Serve Tart Cherry Rosé Sangria
- Chilled Glasses: Pop your serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes for extra refreshment.
- Garnish Galore: Add a sprig of mint or extra citrus slices to each glass for a party-ready presentation.
- Fruit Bowl Bonus: Once you’ve finished the sangria, enjoy the wine-soaked fruit—delicious on its own or spooned over ice cream or sorbet.
🧠 The Science Behind Success
Fruit Maceration: Soaking fruit in alcohol draws out natural sugars, creating a sweeter, more aromatic sangria.
Citrus Oils: Sliced oranges and lemons release essential oils into the wine, enhancing the crisp, tart character of rosé.
📖 Summer Sips & Surplus Fruit
This recipe is a perfect solution for extra produce from your local farm or backyard orchard—think peaches, berries, and beyond. Combining rosé’s delicate notes with tart cherries and fresh citrus, it’s a bright, refreshing sipper that’s as colorful as it is easy to make.
Serve this sangria at a backyard barbecue or a casual dinner party. Guests will love the sweet-tart balance, and you’ll love how it lets you repurpose summer’s bounty in style.
❓ Reader Questions Answered
Yes! White or light red wines (like Pinot Noir) can work. The flavor will be different but still delicious.
Absolutely. The rum adds a little extra kick, but you can omit it or sub vodka, triple sec, or brandy if preferred.
Sure! Replace the wine with sparkling juice (e.g., grape or apple) and omit the rum. You’ll still get a tasty, fruity beverage.
If you want more sweetness, stir in a bit of simple syrup or agave nectar to taste. The fresh fruit should also add natural sweetness.