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Red, White, & Blue Sangria

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Red, White, & Blue Sangria – A refreshing white sangria made with dry white wine, brandy, and tons of strawberries and blueberries. It’s the best Patriotic drink to serve for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and all summer long!

Two glasses of Red, White, & Blue SangriaIt wouldn’t be right to kick off the summer festivities without an awesome festive cocktail, am I right?! You guys know how much I love a festive cocktails. Just look at this fall drink or this winter drink or even this berry-licious spring one.

For the summer, I have another awesome berry drink for you, but this time it’s a sangria. Say hello to my Red, White, and Blue Sangria!

Red, White, & Blue Sangria with red and white striped straws Red, White, & Blue Sangria with whole pieces of fruit Red, White, & Blue Sangria

Don’t you just love the way the berries vibrate in the white sangria?! They would be too hidden in a red sangria so I am happy that they get to shine through in this white version.

So how exactly do we put this sangria together? Let’s break it down.

This sangria is a basic white wine sangria, which I am typically not a huge fan of, with a few minor tweaks. White sangria is usually too sweet for me. Yes, even I have my limits. But I have recently learned that there are two keys to making a great, balanced white sangria:

  1. Make the sangria with a dry wine, like Chardonnay
  2. Add a liquor that can give the sangria a kick without adding too much sweetness

I had a few bottles of Notable Chardonnay around from the wine pairing I did a few weeks ago so I decided to use that wine for the sangria. But any dry white wine will do.

Pouring Notable Chardonnay into a pitcher Fruit and white wine in a pitcher Red, White, & Blue Sangria on a 4th of july themed table

For the liquor, I originally thought triple sec would be good, but then realized that triple sec is better to pair with citrus flavors. So I decided to use a liquor that pairs best with berries, and which also happens to be the liquor used in traditional red sangria: brandy.

And man, what a difference! This sangria was incredible! Bright and refreshing, but with an amazing kick from the brandy. Plus, brandy-soaked berries are unlike anything you’ve ever had. They don’t get too boozy but rather their flavor is enhanced by the brandy. Simply delicious.

For this sangria, I only have two quick tips to make sure you get these drinks perfectly right on the first try:

  1. You can easily make this sangria ahead of time. In fact, letting it sit for a couple hours will let the flavors develop together even more. But if you chose to do this, make sure you add the soda right before serving. Otherwise, it will go flat as it sits in the sangria.
  2. Make sure to add the ice to the glasses and NOT the pitcher. This will keep the sangria from getting watered down as it sits and waits for you to pour some more.

And that’s all there is to it, guys! Now, you have the most stunning drink to serve at your parties all summer long. You are welcome 😉

This sangria was featured as Savings and Sangria’s Sangria of the month for July! Check out their site for other great sangrias each month, plus tips to teach you about personal finance. I am a huge proponent about being financially independent and growing your savings. And grabbing a glass of sangria in the process! So I love what Michelle is doing on her blog. Check her out!

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Strawberry and blueberry on a blue striped tablecloth

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Red White and Blue Sangria

A refreshing white sangria made with dry white wine, brandy, and tons of strawberries and blueberries. It's the best Patriotic drink to serve for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and all summer long!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brandy liquor
  • 1 750 mL bottle dry white wine (I used Chardonnay)
  • 12 ounces lemon lime soda
  • 1 pound strawberries sliced
  • 1 dry pint blueberries
  • ice (for serving)

Instructions

  • Add sugar and brandy to a pitcher. Stir to dissolved the sugar. Add bottle of Chardonnay and lemon lime soda to mixture. Stir together. Finish by adding strawberries and blueberries.
  • To serve, fill glass halfway with ice. Fill to the top with sangria. Serve immediately.

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Red, White, & Blue Sangria photo collage

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Comments

  1. Sonja C says

    Wow I am definitely trying one 2 many drinks!! Thank you for your time & effort on showing me on some tips that will have my guest happy.

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    • Sharon says

      I used Cognac, which is French variety of brandy. I think I purchased Hennessey from my local liquor store.

      Reply

    • Sharon says

      Yes you can. However, add the soda right before serving so it doesn’t go flat as it sits in the fridge overnight. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply

  13. Anna says

    This one of my favorite to drink on the weekend. Trying your recipe, my friend always make us this drink but never really attempt to make it myself. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply

  14. Kate says

    This looks amazing! I need to keep this in mind for the 4th of July this year. I might still be pregnant on Memorial Day, but I’ll try it then if baby comes early! 🙂

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    • Sharon says

      Oh wow! I hope you have a chance to try it this summer! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

      Reply

  16. Larissa says

    This looks amazing! I saw it and immediately thought of 4th of July; however, my family and I are going to the beach for Memorial Day, so we’ll do a test run there. I also pinned it for easy access 🙂

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  18. Cori says

    Ouh, this sangria recipe sounds so yummy! I usually have it with red wine – this would be a nice change.

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    • Sharon says

      I normally do too, but it’s because white wine is too sweet for me. This version is perfectly balanced so I really love it. I hope you have a chance to give it a try! I think you’ll love it too.

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  23. Jeni says

    What a pretty sangria! I actually LOVE white sangria, because I find that if it’s made right it’s LESS sweet than the red varieties. I’ve never used chardonnay though. I usually use Vinho Verde or something similar because the tartness works well I think. This would be awesome for 4th of July though! 🙂

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  25. hal says

    This looks so fun & festive! I looooove holiday weekends & chardonnay is my absolute fave so I think I’ll make this for Memorial Day Weekend!

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