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Fresh Galentine’s Sparkling Sangria Pitcher

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A festive, easy-to-make sparkling sangria pitcher bursting with fresh berries, citrus, and bubbles—perfect for Galentine’s parties, brunches, or any joyful gathering. This crowd-pleasing drink is light, refreshing, and customizable for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (about 150g)
  • 1/2 cup raspberries (60g; frozen ok, do not thaw)
  • 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
  • 8–10 fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup (60ml; adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (120ml)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (30ml)
  • 1/4 cup citrus vodka (60ml; optional, or plain vodka, or omit)
  • 1 (750ml) bottle sparkling wine (prosecco, cava, or dry sparkling rosé; for non-alcoholic, use sparkling white grape juice or seltzer)
  • 1 cup club soda (240ml; optional, for extra bubbles or to stretch)
  • Ice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all fruit. Hull and slice the strawberries, slice the orange and lemon into thin rounds, and gently rinse the raspberries (if using frozen, keep them frozen).
  2. Add the strawberries, raspberries, orange slices, lemon slices, and mint leaves to a large pitcher. Gently press the fruit with a spoon to release some juice, but do not mash.
  3. In a measuring cup, combine the simple syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, and citrus vodka (if using). Stir to blend, then pour over the fruit in the pitcher.
  4. Just before serving, pour the entire bottle of sparkling wine into the pitcher. Add up to 1 cup of club soda if desired. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Chill the pitcher in the fridge for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld. If short on time, 30 minutes will do.
  6. To serve, fill glasses with ice and pour sangria over the top, making sure each glass gets fruit. Garnish with extra mint or a fresh berry if desired.
  7. Taste and adjust: If too tart, add more simple syrup. If too sweet, add more lemon juice or club soda. Top with extra club soda if bubbles fade.
  8. Make ahead: Prep fruit and juice mixture up to 8 hours ahead. Add sparkling wine and club soda just before serving.

Notes

For best bubbles, add sparkling wine and club soda just before serving. Thinly sliced fruit infuses faster. Use chilled ingredients to keep the sangria cold without excess ice. Swap in your favorite fruits or herbs for variations. Most sparkling wines are gluten-free, but check labels if sensitive. For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling white grape juice or lemon-lime soda and omit vodka.

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Keywords: sangria, sparkling sangria, Galentine’s, party drink, pitcher cocktail, brunch, easy sangria, berries, citrus, prosecco, cava, rosé, non-alcoholic sangria

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