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Best Easy Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Sangria Recipe

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This Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Sangria is bright without being tart, sweet without being heavy, and feels fancy even though it’s the easiest thing you’ll make all summer. It’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 large lemons)
  • 1/2 cup lemon simple syrup (or 1/4 cup honey + 1/4 cup water, warmed and stirred together)
  • 1/4 cup triple sec or orange liqueur (optional)
  • 2 cups cold lemonade (store-bought, good quality)
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds (for garnish)
  • Ice cubes (for serving)
  • Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish, optional)
  • For the Lemon Simple Syrup:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Zest of 1 lemon (wide strips, avoiding white pith)

Instructions

  1. Make the lemon simple syrup (if using): In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and lemon zest strips. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat, let cool for 10 minutes, then strain out zest and set syrup aside to cool completely.
  2. Prep your fruit: Wash and hull strawberries, then slice into thin rounds or quarters. Slice lemons into thin rounds. Set aside a few lemon slices for garnish.
  3. Combine in the pitcher: Add sliced strawberries and most lemon slices to a large pitcher. Pour in entire bottle of white wine, fresh lemon juice, lemon simple syrup (or honey-water mixture), and triple sec if using. Stir gently with a wooden spoon.
  4. Chill: Cover pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4-6 hours or overnight. The fruit needs time to infuse the wine.
  5. Add lemonade and serve: Just before serving, stir in cold lemonade. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Fill glasses with ice, pour sangria over ice (including some fruit), and garnish with a lemon slice and mint sprig.

Notes

Don’t skip the chilling step! The fruit needs time to release flavors. For a quicker infusion, gently muddle strawberries and lemon slices before adding wine. If making ahead, store wine mixture without lemonade and add lemonade just before serving. Use a dry white wine (not sweet) to avoid cloying sweetness.

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