I feel like homemade sangria sounds intimidating.
Like it sounds like a bunch of work muddling fruit, mixing juices, & finding the right wine…ugh.
So in true Skinny Confidential-style, I’m going to make the whole thing painless & dare I say…EASY/QUICK.
I’ve been playing with sangria for the past couple weeks & I can promise you this recipe literally takes 2 minutes.
And trust me: YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS OVER THE WEEKEND. You’ll be the belle of the ball. Everyone will want to be your best friend. And you’ll look super summer-esque in a crop top & boater hat, sipping iced red wine on the porch.
Ok so here’s what you do: I used Eppa Sangria because it’s TWIST OFF ( I LOVE TWIST OFF, because no one wants to ruin their manicure ). There are two kinds, obviously: red & white.
( note: I’ve really been feeling red sangria lately. I like it because it’s unexpected. Red wine in summer? YES. WITH ICE, DUH. It’s very summer in Spain-chic ).
Anyway, I used Eppa’s red sangria which is like ready to go sangria in a bottle. It’s light & fresh, and not overwhelmingly sweet like some other brands. Eppa is also made from organic grapes & superfruits. Plus it has 2x the antioxidants as a regular glass of wine. YES.
Then instead of ice ( don’t want to water it down guys! ), I froze pineapples & mangos. So they’re kind of fruit ice cubes. Fun, right?
The next step was adding a few splashes of Suja’s spicy Lemon Love because I love sour & I love spicy. This gave it an extra ZINGGGG.
Lastly, I threw in mint because who doesn’t love antioxidants in their booze?
If you want it super cold, add regular ice so your red cocktail is glistening.
Oh, & you can make this in a pitcher so everyone can get in on the fun. Or pour it for yourself in a cute, litte mason jar.
If you’re doing a pitcher size, here are some lazy girl measurements:
TSC’s Summer Porch Drink
1 bottle of white or red Eppa Sangria
A couple splashes of Suja’s spicy Lemon Love
Frozen pineapple chunks
Frozen mango chunks
A handful of mint
Directions: mix everything together with a big spoon in a pitcher. Option to add ice. Garnish with a mint leaf ( remember to clap the mint before you garnish for added flavor ). Serve with a cute straw. Cheers!
This is a total porch drink that would work well at anytime of day because technically it’s juice right?
Happy sangria summer!
lauryn, x
Freezing pineapple and mango chunks is a genius!!!
This looks so gorgeous and sexy!
So pretty and colorful, I love it! Fruit in ma drink is a must have during the summer 🙂
I was literally JUST talking with my friends about how amazing sangria is. This sounds so good!! I’ve heard even just adding peach to red wine is a great summery drink. Hope you’re feeling better!!
xx, Pia
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This sounds amazing, I will have to try it out – yum!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
This looks like such a yummy drink to make!
Xx,
Twinne Twins
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Sounds super good!!! I’m a bid red wine lover so I’m super excited to try this, thanks for the idea!
This looks delis! Frozen mango yum.
Sounds delicious! I did something similar this past weekend, I bought Trader Joe’s frozen tropical fruit blend, then just threw it in pre-made sangria.
This is definitely a must-try! I love the idea and concept that brought this recipe to life! Summer drinks while standbying on porches, talking with friends, and enjoying the warm sun flashing on your skin!
oooo what a look!
Thanks to you, I tried it!