Sparkling Rosé Sangria: A Fresh, Fruity Twist on a Spanish Favourite

Bright, bubbly and made for sharing, sparkling rosé sangria brings a celebratory touch to any gathering. It combines the crisp, fruity character of rosé wine with fresh fruit, a splash of citrus and a lively finish of fizz. Easy to prepare and beautiful in the glass, it’s a refreshing choice for summer lunches, parties and relaxed evenings with friends.

What is sparkling rosé sangria?

Traditional sangria is a Spanish drink made with wine, fruit and other flavourings. This sparkling version uses rosé as its base, with sparkling water, lemonade or sparkling wine added just before serving. The result is light and fragrant, with plenty of fresh fruit flavour and a gentle sparkle.

There’s no single fixed recipe. You can adjust the fruit, sweetness and fizz to suit your taste, making sparkling rosé sangria a wonderfully flexible drink.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of rosé wine, chilled
• 250ml sparkling water, lemonade or sparkling wine, chilled
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 150g strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 peach or nectarine, thinly sliced
• 1–2 tablespoons caster sugar or honey, optional
• A few sprigs of fresh mint, optional
• Ice, to serve

How to make sparkling rosé sangria

1. Add the orange, lemon, strawberries and peach to a large jug.
2. Pour in the chilled rosé. If you like a sweeter sangria, stir in a little sugar or honey until dissolved.
3. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, allowing the fruit to infuse the wine. For a stronger fruit flavour, leave it in the fridge for up to two hours.
4. Just before serving, add the sparkling water, lemonade or sparkling wine. Stir gently to keep as much fizz as possible.
5. Serve over ice, making sure each glass gets a generous spoonful of fruit. Finish with fresh mint, if using.

Tips for the best sangria

Keep everything cold. Chilled ingredients help the drink stay refreshing without needing too much ice, which can dilute the flavour.

Add the bubbles at the end. Pour in the sparkling element just before serving so the sangria stays lively.

Choose fruit that’s ripe, but still firm. It will release its flavour into the wine while holding its shape in the jug. Raspberries, blueberries, melon and slices of pear also work well.

Taste before sweetening. The fruit and wine may provide enough sweetness already. Add sugar or honey gradually, tasting as you go.

Make it your own

For a lighter, less sweet drink, use sparkling water. Lemonade gives the sangria a sweeter, citrusy finish, while sparkling wine makes it more celebratory. A small splash of orange liqueur can add extra depth, though it’s entirely optional.

For a non-alcoholic alternative, replace the rosé with chilled alcohol-free rosé or a blend of cranberry juice and white grape juice, then top with sparkling water. Add the fruit in the same way and serve well chilled.

A drink made for sharing

Sparkling rosé sangria is simple to prepare, easy to customise and ideal for serving straight from the jug. With its fresh fruit, delicate colour and crisp sparkle, it brings a little festive flair to the table. Prepare the fruit and wine ahead of time, add the fizz when guests arrive, and serve it chilled for an effortless crowd-pleaser.

 

8 Essential Tips for Crafting the Perfect Sparkling Rosé Sangria

1. Choose a dry rosé for a refreshing base.
2. Chill the wine and fruit before mixing.
3. Use strawberries, peaches or citrus slices.
4. Add a splash of orange liqueur for depth.
5. Sweeten lightly, then taste and adjust.
6. Let the fruit infuse for 30 minutes.
7. Pour in sparkling wine just before serving.
8. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint.

Choose a dry rosé for a refreshing base.

Choose a dry rosé as the base for your sparkling rosé sangria to keep it crisp, balanced and refreshing. Its subtle fruit flavours pair beautifully with fresh citrus and berries, while avoiding an overly sweet finish. You can always add a little lemonade or sweetener later if you prefer a sweeter drink.

Chill the wine and fruit before mixing.

Chill the wine and fruit before mixing to keep your sparkling rosé sangria crisp and refreshing from the first glass to the last. Starting with cold ingredients also means you’ll need less ice, helping to prevent the drink from becoming diluted. Keep the sparkling water or wine chilled too, and add it just before serving to preserve the fizz.

Use strawberries, peaches or citrus slices.

For a fresh, fruity sparkling rosé sangria, add sliced strawberries, peaches or citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons. Their natural sweetness and bright flavours infuse the wine beautifully, while the colourful slices make every glass look inviting. Use ripe but firm fruit so it holds its shape, and add the sparkling element just before serving to keep the drink lively.

Add a splash of orange liqueur for depth.

A splash of orange liqueur adds extra depth to sparkling rosé sangria, bringing a fragrant citrus note that complements the wine and fresh fruit. Stir a small amount into the jug before chilling, then taste and adjust to suit your preference. Add the sparkling element just before serving to keep the sangria bright and bubbly.

Sweeten lightly, then taste and adjust.

Sweeten your sparkling rosé sangria lightly at first, as the wine and ripe fruit may already bring plenty of sweetness. Stir in a little sugar or honey, taste, then add more gradually if needed. This keeps the sangria balanced and lets the fresh fruit and crisp fizz shine.

Let the fruit infuse for 30 minutes.

Let the fruit infuse in the rosé for at least 30 minutes before serving. This gives the wine time to take on the fruit’s fresh, fragrant flavours. Keep the jug chilled, then add the sparkling water or wine just before serving to preserve the fizz.

Pour in sparkling wine just before serving.

Pour in the sparkling wine just before serving to keep your sangria fresh, lively and full of fizz. Add it gently and give the jug a light stir, so the bubbles remain while the sparkling wine blends with the rosé and fruit.

Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint.

Serve your sparkling rosé sangria over plenty of ice to keep it cool and refreshing, especially on a warm day. Finish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint for a fragrant, herbal note that complements the fruit and adds a fresh flourish.