There’s nothing like a fruity, refreshing sangria to cool you down on a hot summer day!
This Summer Sangria with Watermelon and Pineapple is light, slightly sweet, and packed with fresh fruit.
It’s the perfect drink for backyard barbecues, poolside lounging, or just unwinding after a long day.
Plus, it’s super easy to make—just mix, chill, and sip!
Let’s dive in and make a batch of this sunshine-in-a-glass sangria.
What You’ll Need
🍑 Ingredients:
- 1 bottle of white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lime, sliced
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup triple sec (or other orange liqueur)
- ¼ cup white rum
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 cup sparkling water (for topping)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
🛠 Tools Needed:
- Large pitcher
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Citrus juicer (optional)
👩🍳 Pro Tips for the Best Sangria
- Use chilled wine – This helps the sangria stay cold longer without needing too much ice.
- Let it sit! – Sangria tastes better after a few hours in the fridge so the flavors can blend.
- Sweeten to taste – If your fruit is very sweet, you may not need honey. Taste before adding!
- Switch up the fruit – Try mango, strawberries, or peaches for a fun twist.
- Add the bubbles last – Sparkling water should go in right before serving to keep it fizzy.
🍹 How to Make Summer Sangria
Step 1: Prep the Fruit
Chop the watermelon and pineapple into bite-sized cubes. Slice the orange and lime into thin rounds.
Step 2: Add Fruit to Pitcher
Place the chopped watermelon, pineapple, orange slices, and lime slices into a large pitcher.
Step 3: Pour in the Liquids
Pour the white wine, orange juice, pineapple juice, triple sec, and rum over the fruit in the pitcher. Stir gently.
Step 4: Sweeten (If Needed)
Taste the sangria. If you’d like it sweeter, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of honey until dissolved.
Step 5: Chill
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) to let the flavors blend.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!
When ready to serve, add ice to glasses, pour sangria over, and top with a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with fresh mint.
🥶 Leftovers & Storage
- Best fresh! Sangria is best enjoyed within 24 hours but can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Remove citrus after 24 hours to prevent bitterness.
- Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays and use them to chill future drinks without diluting them.
🌟 Time to Make Some Sangria!
There you have it—your perfect summer sangria! Light, fruity, and super refreshing. Make a batch and let me know how it turns out in the comments! What fruit did you use? Did you make any fun twists? I’d love to hear all about it. Cheers! 🍹💛
