This Grapefruit Rosé Sangria has everything you want in a summer cocktail – it’s refreshing, delicious, not-too-sweet and packs a sucker punch to the taste buds! Great for bbqs and deck parties!
Friends, I’m not gonna lie. Coming back to work this week after a week off was capital ‘R’ rough.
Like, give me ALLLLLL the coffee.
Let me sleep for 24…no, 36 hours.
Don’t you dare look at me.
Shhhhhhhh…….
Wait. What? It’s only Thursday.
I need a face mask.
No, I’m not being dramatic. Ok, maybe a tad.
More coffee.
True story—>hubby told me that after the alarm went off yesterday morning I started to moan in a high-pitched voice ‘nooooooooo…….nooooooooooo……NOOOOOOOOOOO’ (P.S. I don’t remember that – at all).
So, yeah, that’s me this week. Feel me? What do I need a week after relaxing? Sleep. Ha!
Well, hopefully this easy sangria recipe will make things a lot easier. Plus, I have the weekend to catch up on some zzzzz’s 😉
What is Sangria?
Sangria originates from Spain and is traditionally made with red wine, lots of fruit and typically brandy. But, like anything, over the years there have been all sorts of variations using white wine and rosé , like here with this grapefruit sangria recipe!
How to Make Sangria?
Sangria is super easy to make, you guys. You can pretty much have any combo you like, but today I opted for a grapefruit flavour. Like I mentioned above, the base of sangria is wine, then you add a bunch of fruit, usually some sort of fruit juice and/or liquor, and sometimes top up with club soda (which is what I did here). Sangria comes together in minutes, but is best the next day after all the flavours have had a chance to get to know each other. Like with anything, I guess 😉
- Add grapefruit and lime to a large pitcher and muddle (i.e. smash a bit with a wooden spoon) to get all those flavours going.
- Pour over wine, grapefruit juice and grapefruit vodka. Stir.
- Add strawberries.
Tip—>If you like things sweeter, stir in some simple syrup at this point too (basically just a mixture of equal parts sugar and water; heat up some water in a small pot, add sugar to dissolve and allow to cool). So, for example, 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Just use the amount of simple syrup that suits your tastes. It’s easier to add a little to the sangria and then taste until you’ve got it just right. Remember, you can always add more, but it’s not so easy to take away.
- Place in fridge for a few hours (or even overnight).
Tip–>Want to make your sangria cold without diluting?
If you like at this point, you can also freeze some grapefruit juice and have little grapefruit ice cubes so your sangria stays cold and doesn’t get diluted.
- When ready to serve, give another stir and pour into glasses, filling about 3/4 way up. Top with club soda and garnish how you like. Cheers!
More Tips for Making this Rosé Sangria
- This rosé sangria recipe is not sweet. I don’t typically go for overly sweet things, but if you do, you do you!
- Speaking of sweetness, the sweetness of the wine you use in this sangria recipe will greatly affect the overall sweetness of the drink. I used a dry rosé , but you can totally use something sweeter.
- When serving this grapefruit sangria, I filled the glasses 3/4 of the way up and then topped up with club soda. But, that’s not completely necessary. You can enjoy this rosé sangria as is.
- I used grapefruit vodka here to really enhance the grapefruit flavour goin’ on. Can’t find grapefruit vodka? Orange flavoured works well here too.
- This sangria recipe is best the next day after all the flavours have had a chance to hang out and get to know each other. However, if you can’t wait that long, that’s a-ok too!
What to do with Leftover Fruit from Sangria?
- Leftover?? Just kidding 😀
- Eat as is
- Enjoy over ice-cream
- Recycle the fruit for another batch of sangria the next day. Your fruit will be extra wine-ey!
So cheers to thirty Thursday and to it being thisclose to Friday with this refreshing grapefruit rosé sangria! If you need me, I’ll be sleeping all weekend, lol.
Looking for other Easy Sangria Recipes? Check these out –
- Berry Cherry Kombucha Sangria from Crumb Top Baking
- Summer Sipper Sangria from Garlic and Zest
- Fruity and Sweet Red Wine Sangria with Orange, Apple and Lemon from Tasty Ever After
- Pomegrante Red Wine Sangria from A Fork’s Tale
Hope you get a chance to try this easy sangria recipe 🙂
Until next time take care and chit chat again soon!
~D
P.S. If you think this rosé sangria will make you happy too, please be sure to hit that little Pin button. Many thanks, you guys! XO
Grapefruit Rosé Sangria
Ingredients
- 750 millilitre bottle of your favourite rosé wine
- 1 cup grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup grapefruit vodka
- 1 grapefruit , thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces (plus more for garnish (optional))
- 1 cup strawberries , thinly sliced (plus more for garnish (optional))
- 1 lime , thinly sliced
- simple syrup (to taste)
- few leaves mint , leaves thinly sliced
- club soda (to top up glasses)
Instructions
- Place grapefruit and lime in the bottom of a large pitcher. Muddle with a wooden spoon a little to get the flavours going.
- Pour wine, grapefruit juice and vodka over top. Add sliced strawberries and stir. At this point, you can stir in some simple syrup (if you like) depending on how sweet you like things (see 'Notes' below on how to make).
- Place in fridge for 3 hours or overnight (or enjoy right away if you want). Stir again when ready to enjoy. Pour mixture into glasses, filling about 3/4 of the way up. Top with club soda, ice cubes or grapefruit ice cubes (if using) and garnish with mint, a strawberry and a grapefruit slice. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you like things sweeter, stir in some simple syrup at the point when you add sliced strawberries. Simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio (i.e. equal parts water and sugar). Here's how to make simple syrup: heat water in a small pot, add sugar to dissolve and allow to cool. So, for example, 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Just use the amount of simple syrup that suits your tastes. Remember, you can always add more, so add a little, taste, and adjust as necessary.
- The sweetness of the wine you use in this sangria recipe will greatly affect the overall sweetness of the drink. I used a dry rosé , but you can totally use something sweeter.
- When serving this grapefruit sangria, I filled the glasses 3/4 of the way up and then topped up with club soda. But, that's not completely necessary. You can enjoy this rosé sangria as is.
- I added some ice cubes to the sangria when serving, but that's optional. If you like, you can also freeze some grapefruit juice and have little grapefruit cubes so your sangria won't get diluted.
- I used grapefruit vodka here to really enhance the grapefruit flavour. Orange flavoured works well here too.
- This sangria recipe is best the next day after all the flavours have had a chance to hang out and get to know each other. However, if you can't wait that long, that's ok too!
This is my kind of sangria – it sounds amazing. Pinning this to make this weekend.
Thanks so much, Kristen!! Enjoy!
“I need a face mask.” bahahaa amazing and that is exactly how I feel coming back to work after vacation. This Sangria looks like it might take the edge off. Thanks for sharing Dawn!
It’s been SO hot here in AZ and this drink looks so cool and refreshing. Is it bad that I think sangria with lots of fruit is kind of healthy cocktail?!
Hahaha….I like the way you think 😉 Thanks Anne!
It’s about 38 degrees here right now and this looks sooooooo refreshing. I definitely need it in my life. Also – LOVE your photos! Gorgeous.
You totally do 😉 Thanks very much for the sweet comment, Jo!!
looks very refreshing! I’m not a big fan of ‘too sweet’ anything and this sangria looks just about right to me. Great photos too!
Thanks Bernice! It totally is 🙂 Appreciate it, my friend!
I love to sip a cold sangria on a hot sunny afternoon…But not a too sweet one. Yours seems to be the kind of sangria I like! It will be my “project” for the week-end! And by the way, your pictures are wonderful! The colors and the light are perfect!
Yay! So happy to hear that! Such a sweet comment. Thank you Nathalie 🙂 Cheers!
Grapefruit Rose Sangria sounds so delightfully refreshing, Dawn! I grew to love Sangria every night in Spain and have not lost the urge to have more. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Denise!! Hope you get a chance to try this one out 🙂
You know I love my sangria, and I definitely want to try making this one over the summer! The colour is just lovely! I’m not a fan of overly sweet drinks either, so this will be perfect for my weekend enjoyment! 😉 And thank you for including a link to my sangria recipe! Much appreciated Dawn!
Yes! Hope you love it, Leanne! And it was my pleasure 😉
LOVE a rosé sangria! What a lovely combination of flavours and that pretty pink colour!! I don’t love an overly-sweet drink either so I’m looking forward to trying this out! Cheers!
YAY! Happy to hear that, Jessica! Hope you enjoy it! Cheers 🙂
I’m like that every morning lol! And man can I use a sangria right now (it’s 11AM BTW – that’s fine right coz this is FRUIT? lol!) We have several little parties lined up and this would be perfect. We’ve been making full use of our new backyard and embracing the non-condo life. Hope you have a better week next week!!
Hahaha!! Happy to hear you’re enjoying your new place – that’s awesome! Have a great week, Jolina 🙂
This sounds lovely. I had no idea there is a grapefruit vodka!!! And it’s pretty, too! thanks.
Thank you Mimi 🙂 Have a great week!
Vacations are like that – so totally relaxing and so hard to return to normal afterwards! Glad you made it through the week. This sangria looks perfect for these hot summer days! Your pics are gorgeous!!!
Thanks Kathy! You’re too kind!! Hope you have a fabulous week 🙂
I hear ya. Coming back from vacation is brutal!!
But I’m so glad that you made a beautiful cocktail to ease the pain. 😉 And a beautiful cocktail this is, Dawn! Wowza…pinned to try!
Right?! Thanks so much Marissa! Cheers, my friend 🙂
Right?! Thanks Marissa! Hope you enjoy it, my friend! Cheers 🙂
I am a HUGE grapefruit lover! This is one cocktail I have to try!
Same here! Hope you enjoy, Kevin! Cheers!
This cocktail looks so refreshing! Perfect for alongside the pool. Thanks for sharing!
Definitely 😉 Thanks Karly!
So nice! Will need to put this one on the weekend rotation. Perfect summer drink 🙂
Thanks Jennifer! Enjoy 🙂
Hope you like it, Jennifer 🙂 Thanks so much!
I don’t like overly sweet beverages, either. This sounds perfect!
Thanks Tara! Hope you get a chance to try this one out 🙂
Omgosh I love every single ingredient in here…I mean, you had me at rosé. And grapefruit?…I know this is gonna be a winner. Just pinned and can’t wait to make this beauty! Thanks for the great recipe 🙂
Yay! So happy to hear that! Thanks so much Traci! Cheers 🙂
I love a nice glass of sangria on summer nights. Thank you for this amazing grapefruit rose sangria recipe – I think it is one I will be enjoying time and time again!
Me too! Thanks Jaclyn! Have a great weekend 🙂
This looks so refreshing and perfect for summer, What a fantastic take on sangria!
Thank you Nathan 🙂 Sure is!
Oh my! Sangria is divine!
Totally! Thanks Molly!
This sounds like the perfect summer sipper. I’m with you — don’t really like sweet wines (or drinks) so a dry rose and grapefruit juice sounds refreshing and brisk.
Thanks Lisa! It sure is 🙂
Going back to work after vacation is the WORST! I totally feel you! I’ve never strayed from traditional sangria and now I can’t figure out why! Loving everything about this recipe!
Right?! So tired this week! Thanks so much, Jennifer! Happy Friday 🙂
This has to be the most refreshing sangria I’ve ever seen Dawn! I LOVE the addition of the grapefruit juice and vodka! I can’t wait to try this! Happy weekend!
Yay! Thanks a million, Mary Ann 🙂 Happy weekend to you too!
I’m with Kelsie….Why isn’t sangria considered breakfast? Or post-workout nutrition? I love this! I love the colors, I love the flavor….everything! Have a great weekend, my friend! And try to get some rest and recovery from your vacation! 😉 XOXO
I have no words. This looks SOOOO GOOOOOD! I knew when you posted the grapefruit pic over on Insta that something good was coming :). Why isn’t sangria considered breakfast and why don’t I have a pitcher of this in my fridge right now? Love! Have a great weekend, Dawn!
Awesome idea! We just made a sangria for a summer party recently, and Laura and I both commented how easy it is to make fun sungrias. And Laura has totally been into dry rose’s lately…so this combo is a no-brainer! I don’t like overly sweet drinks (unless they take the place of dessert) so I’m thinking this grapefruit + dry rose version is right up my alley. Also, I hear ya on the sleep thing. I’m pretty sure I roll over and groan like that on a daily basis. Haha! Just 2 more days, Dawn, just 2 more days. 🙂