Spirits Sangria Our Best Sangria Recipes By Food & Wine Editors Updated on April 20, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos This delicious cocktail combines the best of summer by infusing wine, summer fruits and soda water. Not only is it one of the most refreshing ways to cool off during the warm summer months, this festive wine "punch" is simple to make and is sure to light up any holiday party. Traditionally made from red wines, recipes have evolved to include white, Riesling and rosé wines as well. Try these cooling and invigorating recipes for your next summer barbecue or party. 01 of 09 Rosé Sangria with a Mixed-Berry Ice Ring © John Kernick Justin Chapple, Food & Wine's resident Mad Genius, uses a Bundt pan to make the ice ring for his delicious rose-and-rum sangria. Go to Recipe 02 of 09 Red Sangria LUCAS ALLEN Although Spaniards and Portuguese have been drinking sangria for centuries, the brandy-spiked drink didn't make an official appearance in the United States until 1964, at the World's Fair in New York City. Refreshing Summer Drinks Go to Recipe 03 of 09 Sangria Flora © Wendell Webber Lynnette Marrero created this delicate sangria with St-Germain, an aromatic elderflower liqueur that's delicious with a tropical-fruit-inflected Sauvignon Blanc. Summer Wine Tips Go to Recipe 04 of 09 Pineapple-Sake Sangria with Jalapeño LUIS GARCIA This sake-based punch from chef Helene Henderson is refreshing and spicy thanks to an easy-to-make jalapeño syrup. Go to Recipe 05 of 09 Thai-Basil Sangria The Spanish drink sangria draws its name from the blood-red color of its traditional red wine base. This stripped-down version gets its rich golden hue—and zingy flavors—from white wine, fresh-squeezed orange juice and a kick of brandy. Summer Party Recipes Go to Recipe 06 of 09 Watermelon Sangria © Tina Rupp Chef Andrew Zimmerman created this Spanish sangria for the summer with vodka instead of brandy. Summer Produce Guide Go to Recipe 07 of 09 Riesling Sangria with Lychees "Our consulting beverage director, Peter Vestinos, makes fun of my drinks because they're always a little sweeter than he likes," says chef Bill Kim. Kim's fruit-filled sangria is a bit sweet, yes, but it's also refreshing, thanks to the lemon juice. Cocktail Recipes and Techniques Go to Recipe 08 of 09 Hard Cider Sangria Christina Holmes Instead of wine, this juicy sangria is made with hard cider spiked with lemon juice and apple brandy. Go to Recipe 09 of 09 Rosé Sangria with Cranberries and Apples © Petrina Tinslay This strong but not overly sweet sangria is nicely spiced with cinnamon, anise and cloves and it has just enough crushed red pepper to give it a tiny kick. Summer Wine Tips Go to Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit