By Becky Hardin
Published May 27, 2023
These Sangria recipes are all fruity, refreshing, and easy to make! Whether you prefer white wine or red wine sangrias, there are plenty of ideas to whip up for any occasion. This delicious pitcher cocktail is perfect for parties and crowds, for summer, fall, or holidays! There’s never a bad time for a glass of homemade sangria!
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A Sangria Recipe for Every Season!
Sangria is one of my favorite cocktails for any time of year. The mix of wine, chopped fruit, and other ingredients (like spices and other liquors) is easy to make and it always packs a punch. Traditional sangria, originating in Spain, uses red wine, but white wine sangrias and rose sangrias have become really popular too.
Some recipes are warming and comforting from red wine and warm spices. Other recipes are cooling and refreshing from white wine and sweeter ingredients. But no matter which wine you use , they’re all tasty!
Whether you’re looking for something to serve at summer gatherings, on crisp fall nights, or at a holiday party, these easy sangria recipes are sure to hit the spot. I’ve collected recipes around seasons, but they’re all delicious no matter when you make them!
Rose Sangria
Sangria Recipes for Summer
There’s nothing more refreshing in the heat of summer than a cold glass of homemade sangria! These sweet and fruity recipes are made for BBQs and slow evenings outside.
- Rose Sangria : The light pink color of rose wine with fresh fruit like peaches and raspberries makes a beautiful cocktail for spring and summer. Soda water adds some fizziness to make it extra refreshing!
- Sweet Tea Sangria : Warm days call for a glass of sweet tea –add some sweet moscato wine, peaches and raspberries, and then it will really cool you down in the summer heat!
- Grapefruit Vodka Sangria : I was inspired by a Salty Dog cocktail for this one. Grapefruit vodka, grapefruit juice, rose wine, ginger ale, and fresh grapefruit slices make for a sweet, tart, and fizzy summer sangria recipe!
- Red Berry Sangria : Fresh strawberries and raspberries, a blended berry juice, and red berry vodka create a fruity cocktail base. Moscato and lemon lime soda finish it up for a delightful summery drink.
Caramel Apple Sangria
Easy Fall Sangria Recipes
When the seasons change, it’s time to pull out the warming flavors of fall! These cocktail recipes are refreshing enough for late summer heat, but cozy enough for crisper autumn nights. These recipes are perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving!
- Caramel Apple Sangria : Better than a slice of apple pie! This sangria is made with apple cider, cinnamon, caramel vodka, white wine, fresh apples and pears, and ginger ale. It has all the warmth of autumn in a refreshing sip!
- Honey Bourbon Sangria : This is the best fall sangria recipe! Made with honey bourbon whiskey, moscato, chai, ginger, citrus, and a few other ingredients. It’s bursting with flavor!
- Grapefruit Beer Sangria : This recipe is a little different because we use a grapefruit beer instead of wine, but it’s got all the fresh fruit and juicy flavors you’d expect from a pitcher of sangria!
- Red Sangria : A fruity sangria filled with apples, brandy, red wine, and cinnamon will take you from late summer and straight into the fall season with just one sip!
- Halloween Sangria : This “poison apple” sangria is perfect for spooky season! A sour apple flavor and dry ice effect make it a fun cocktail.
Pink Champagne Sangria
Winter and Holiday Sangrias
With Christmas, holiday parties, and New Year’s Eve squished into one month, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make these easy sangrias for a crowd.
- Holiday Sangria : Red wine, cranberry juice, apple cider (spiced and sparkling!), vodka, and of course lots of fruit fills out this cocktail. The deep red color is perfect for holiday parties all season long!
- Mock Sangria : If you need a non-alcoholic drink for your next party or night at home, this sangria is perfect. Cranberry and blood orange create a beautifully fruity sip that everyone can enjoy!
- Christmas Sangria : This cranberry orange sangria starts with a homemade simple syrup, then mixes with red wine, cranberry juice, and more.
- Pink Champagne Sangria : Celebrate New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, or another special occasion with this bubbly pink moscato sangria! Grapefruit and pomegranate complement the wine perfectly.
Red Sangria
Any of these easy sangria recipes are sure to delight a crowd, any time of year! I especially love that you can mix up a big pitcher of sangria ahead of time and just let it chill in the fridge, so no need to hassle with bartending.
If you need some tasty bites to go with these cocktails, here are a few of my favorites. Herb marinated mozzarella is rich and flavorful, perfect for snacking. Blue cheese stuffed olives bring a bold, salty punch. Paella makes an impressive and hearty option, while a fresh caprese salad keeps things light and summery. Want to turn it into dinner? Pair your drink with sangria pork carnitas or juicy sangria chicken —both are bursting with flavor and made to impress!
More Cocktail Recipes
If you’re not in the mood for sangria, or just need another drink to serve, browse any of these seasonal recipes and classic cocktails.
35 Refreshing Summer Cocktails
30+ Festive Fall Cocktails
30 Festive Christmas Cocktails
Classic Margarita + 28 Margarita Recipes
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
