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    Grapefruit Rosé Sangria Recipe

    Published: July 19, 2018 Updated: June 26, 2019 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 52 Comments

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    Close-up of a glass of grapefruit rosé sangria garnished with strawberry and grapefruit.

    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 barbecues and deck parties.

    Close-up of a glass of grapefruit rosé sangria garnished with strawberry and grapefruit.

    Friends, I’m not gonna lie. Coming back to work this week after a week off was rough.

    Like, give me all the coffee.

    Let me sleep for, like, 24 hours.

    Don’t you dare look at me.

    Wait. What? It’s only Thursday.

    I need a face mask.

    No, I’m not being dramatic. Okay, maybe a tad.

    More coffee.

    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 sleep!

    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!

    Ingredients for grapefruit rosé sangria recipe.

    How To Make Sangria

    Sangria is super easy to make.

    You can pretty much have any combo you like, but today I went with 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 a lot of things, I guess. Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    1. 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.
    2. Pour over wine, grapefruit juice and grapefruit vodka. Stir.
    3. Add strawberries. Tip: If you like things sweeter, stir in some simple syrup at this point. 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.
    4. Place in the 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.
    5. When ready to serve, give another stir and pour into glasses, filling about ¾ way up. Top with club soda and garnish how you like. Cheers!
    Two halves of a grapefruit alongside some lime and two halves of a strawberry.

    Tips for Making This Rosé Sangria

    • This rosé sangria recipe is not too sweet (for me, at least). If you like things sweeter, feel free to add more simple syrup to taste.
    • The sweetness of the wine you use in this sangria recipe will greatly affect the overall sweetness of the drink. I use a dry rosé, but you can totally use something sweeter.
    • When serving this grapefruit sangria, I like to fill the glasses ¾ of the way up and then top up with club soda, but that’s not completely necessary. You can enjoy this rosé sangria as is.
    • I use grapefruit vodka here to really enhance the grapefruit flavour going 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 okay too!
    Bottle pouring club soda into a glass of sangria.

    What To Do With Leftover Fruit From Sangria

    • Eat as is
    • Enjoy over ice cream
    • Recycle the fruit for another batch of sangria the next day (your fruit will be extra wine-infused!)
    Overhead shot of a jug of grapefruit rosé sangria surrounded by fresh fruit.

    More Easy Sangria Recipes

    • Berry Cherry Kombucha Sangria
    • Summer Sipper Sangria
    • Fruity and Sweet Red Wine Sangria with Orange, Apple and Lemon
    • Pomegrante Red Wine Sangria

    So cheers to thirty Thursday with this refreshing grapefruit rosé sangria! If you need me, I’ll be sleeping all weekend, LOL.

    If you make this rosé sangria, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Two glasses of grapefruit rosé sangria with strawberry and grapefruit.

    Grapefruit Rosé Sangria Recipe

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    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 barbecues and deck parties.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Chill in fridge 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
    Course Cocktail, Drinks
    Servings 6 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 grapefruit, thinly sliced and slices halved if necessary (plus more to taste for garnish)
    • 1 lime, thinly sliced
    • 24 ounce bottle of your favourite rosé wine, a 750 millilitre bottle or 3 cups
    • 1 cup grapefruit juice
    • ½ cup grapefruit vodka
    • 1 cup strawberries, green tops removed and strawberries thinly sliced (plus more to taste for garnish)
    • simple syrup, to taste
    • club soda, enough to top up glasses
    • ice cubes, as desired
    • few leaves mint, leaves thinly sliced

    Instructions

    • Place grapefruit and lime slices in the bottom of a large pitcher. Muddle (smash the fruit a little) with a wooden spoon to get the flavours going.
    • Pour wine, grapefruit juice and grapefruit 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).
    • Cover and place in the 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 ¾ 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. Serve and 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 saucepot over medium-low heat (don’t boil), add sugar (stir 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 use a dry rosé, but you can totally use something sweeter. 
    • When serving this grapefruit sangria, I like to fill the glasses ¾ of the way up and then top up with club soda. but that’s not completely necessary. You can enjoy this rose sangria as is.
    • I add 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 use 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 okay too!

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword cocktail, sangria recipe, summer drink, wine cocktail

    Tried this recipe?

    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Marissa

      July 20, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 23, 2018 at 12:53 pm

        Right?! Thanks so much Marissa! Cheers, my friend 🙂

        Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 23, 2018 at 7:21 pm

        Right?! Thanks Marissa! Hope you enjoy it, my friend! Cheers 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kelsey

      July 20, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      I am a HUGE grapefruit lover! This is one cocktail I have to try!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 23, 2018 at 7:20 pm

        Same here! Hope you enjoy, Kevin! Cheers!

        Reply
    3. Karly

      July 20, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      This cocktail looks so refreshing! Perfect for alongside the pool. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 23, 2018 at 7:20 pm

        Definitely 😉 Thanks Karly!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      July 20, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      So nice! Will need to put this one on the weekend rotation. Perfect summer drink 🙂

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 23, 2018 at 12:48 pm

        Thanks Jennifer! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 23, 2018 at 7:20 pm

        Hope you like it, Jennifer 🙂 Thanks so much!

        Reply
    5. Tara @ Unsophisticook

      July 20, 2018 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      I don’t like overly sweet beverages, either. This sounds perfect!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 20, 2018 at 11:55 am

        Thanks Tara! Hope you get a chance to try this one out 🙂

        Reply
    6. Traci

      July 20, 2018 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 20, 2018 at 11:54 am

        Yay! So happy to hear that! Thanks so much Traci! Cheers 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jaclyn Anne

      July 20, 2018 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 20, 2018 at 11:54 am

        Me too! Thanks Jaclyn! Have a great weekend 🙂

        Reply
    8. Nathan Wyper

      July 20, 2018 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      This looks so refreshing and perfect for summer, What a fantastic take on sangria!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 20, 2018 at 11:53 am

        Thank you Nathan 🙂 Sure is!

        Reply
    9. Molly

      July 20, 2018 at 10:21 am

      Oh my! Sangria is divine!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 20, 2018 at 11:53 am

        Totally! Thanks Molly!

        Reply
    10. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      July 20, 2018 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 20, 2018 at 10:18 am

        Thanks Lisa! It sure is 🙂

        Reply
    11. Jennifer

      July 20, 2018 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 20, 2018 at 10:18 am

        Right?! So tired this week! Thanks so much, Jennifer! Happy Friday 🙂

        Reply
    12. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      July 19, 2018 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        July 20, 2018 at 10:17 am

        Yay! Thanks a million, Mary Ann 🙂 Happy weekend to you too!

        Reply
    13. [email protected]

      July 19, 2018 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
    14. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      July 19, 2018 at 9:37 am

      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!

      Reply
    15. David @ Spiced

      July 19, 2018 at 8:59 am

      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. 🙂

      Reply
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