Prosecco Berry Sangria is my version of the popular Spanish wine punch. It's now sold, premixed, in bottles everywhere. I say when I’m drinking sangria, I'm making it. With fresh fruit, decent wine and a few extras it's always worth the effort!
Serve sangria with any Cinco De Mayo menu, Tapas Night, or a Spanish themed Dinner. Of course it would also be perfect for a casual charcuterie picnic or even a special occasion brunch.
Ingredients
I updated an old recipe of mine by adding the pomegranate juice drink, Pom. When the fruit is allowed time to meld, the pom adds depth to the fruity flavour. Don't skip it!
- Orange - Since berries is the theme and there is an orange liqueur it is perfectly acceptable to focus on seasonal fruit and skip the orange.
- Berries - Raspberries, strawberries, cherries, blueberries or wild berries.
- Pomegranate juice - The popular brand, Pom, can be a little hard to find but it's a great addition for the depth of flavour. You might call it the secret ingredient.
- Brandy & an orange liqueur - Such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau.
- Red wine - A Spanish Tempranillo is my pick.
- Prosecco - This elevates the drink, sounds fancy and everyone loves it!
See recipe card for complete ingredient list and exact amounts.
Instructions for Serving
Depending on the size of your party you can add the whole bottle of Prosecco to a punch bowl or top each glass as you pour it. Be sure to add some fresh fruit as a garnish for the full experience.
Substitutions
Berries - Use Saskatoon berries, sour cherries, haskaps or any local berries you like.
Pomegranate Juice - Substitute with orange juice or an additional half cup of blueberries or black berries.
Prosecco - Substitute with club soda or sparkling water if you like.
Variations
Sangria means blood in Spanish referring to the red wine it is most often made with. When you make your own you can use any wine you want.
Red wine - Tempranillo, Garnacha/Grenache, Rioja or whatever they recommend at your wine store.
White wine - Try Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for white sangria.
Rosé - A crisp, dry French rosé or a Spanish rosado make a nice light sangria.
Top Tip
Homemade is a mindset! Just because you can buy something doesn't mean you should. The gluten free cooks I meet all lean into cooking with whole foods and move away from ultra processed foods with long ingredient lists. Not everything, not all the time. Just as much as possible. It takes time so the secret is to make the things you enjoy, share them with friends and have fun all along the way!
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Prosecco Berry Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 orange, sliced optional
- 1½ cups berries, any combination of raspberries, strawberries, cherries, blueberries or wild berries
- ¾ cup pomegranate juice I used Pom brand
- 4-6 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup brandy
- ¼ cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
- 750 ml bottle red wine preferably Spanish
- 2 cups Prosecco
Instructions
- Place all the fruit in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add the sugar and muddle…stir together mushing up the fruit.
- Add brandy, liqueur and wine. Stir and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Taste and adjust the sugar depending on the sweetness of the fruit.
- Serve with ice if desired. Add Prosecco to each glass at the table.
Cinde Little
I love this sangria!