Celebrate the good life with this sparkling strawberry rosé sangria cocktail recipe.
Let’s talk about goals.
Last year, I boldly and publicly (on Twitter) proclaimed that my summer goal was to make sangria. This was before I realized that what I refer to as ‘summer goals’ everyone else in the world calls a summer bucket list. But the thing is, I want to live. Past September even, so I’m sticking with summer goals. So, sangria. The main thing standing in my way seemed to be the purchase of brandy. Now, you can make sangria anyway you chose, but I like mine with a slug of brandy. It keeps it from being too cloying. So, last summer came and went. And my singular summer goal? Unfulfilled.
Not this year. No sir. On Saturday, I managed to line everything up correctly so that I was able have on hand brandy, fruit, and rosé, and on Sunday I made my mundane but boozy dreams come true. And just in time, too. Today marks five years of Brooklyn Supper. Over the years, this space has changed our lives in so many ways (here’s a look at Brooklyn Supper’s first ever post, and our one, two, and four year anniversaries; we skipped three because this was happening). So, dear reader, we raise our glasses to you. (Brian doesn’t like it when people use “dear reader” but I’m doing it anyway because he’s not writing this post.) Thank you for being here and sharing in our lives. Your comments, emails, tweets, and messages over the years, and especially through this huge transition to life outside of NYC, have meant the world to us. Seriously. Now, go guzzle a pitcher of sangria, won’t you?
Sangria might be a little like barbecue, in that everybody has a way that they like to make it and everybody thinks their way is the only right way. I don’t know if this is the right way, but it was definitely delicious so that seems like a really good start. A sparkling, dry rosé was a perfect partner to fresh strawberries, a juicy Valencia orange, and a lemon for good measure. Keep a tiny fork or spoon handy so you can scoop up all that boozy fruit when you’re done.
And if boozy drinks aren’t your thing, I think this recipe would also make for a spectacular lemonade.
Celebrate the good life with this sparkling strawberry rosé sangria cocktail recipe.
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 Valencia orange, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 bottle dry, sparkling rosé (750 mL)
- 1/4 cup brandy (we went with Cognac)
- 3 tablespoons herbal simple syrup (* see note)
- lemon verbena sprigs for garnish, optional
- 2 cup sparkling water
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In a large pitcher, combine the strawberries and orange and lemon slices. Use the end of a wooden spoon to muddle the fruit a bit.
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In a small glass combine the brandy and the simple syrup. Pour this and the bottle of rosé over the fruit. Chill for at least an hour, or longer if you have it. Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water.
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Spoon some of the fruit into glasses, pour in the liquid, garnish, and serve.
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Mission accomplished.
*I used a lemon verbena-infused version. Here’s our recipe for herb-infused simple syrup.
Hey Elizabeth! Congratulations on the five year milestone and on checking off the ‘goal’! I totally think anything you want can be on that list, convention or not ;-).
It seems a lot of blogs are turning five around now (and perhaps not surprising.). Mine did too. So, here is raising a toast to more blogging in all!!! Cheers!
Hi Asha, Glad to know you support my unconventional goals! And cheers to you with five beautiful years of fork spoon knife! Can’t wait to see what’s ahead over there.
That’s the most beautiful sangria I have ever seen…congrats on 5 years! xoxox
Winnie, you are the nicest––thanks! And SO looking forward to catching up with you IRL in a couple weeks at BSP4!
Happy five years! A pitcher of this stunner looks like an excellent way to celebrate.
Why thank you, Kathryn! I must say, it was incredibly gratifying to enjoy a couple glasses of this stuff.
Gosh that is one of the most beautiful drinks I have seen in a while. So gorgeous!
Hi Jocelyn, Thanks so much for the nice comment! Wish I could send you a virtual sip.
Elizabeth, I am so glad to have gotten to know you through our blogs…you are one good egg. I hope you’re enjoying your new life…chin chin to 5 years! xoxo
I feel exactly the same way Kasey; thank you! And I have loved virtually sharing in your journey through motherhood, and exciting travels, and all that great food and music. Cheers indeed.
Yummmmm!!!
Thanks Jaimie, glad you like it!
Congrats on the milestones, Elizabeth! Delish sips to cheers the celebration 🙂
Absolutely! Thank you Kiran!
Elizabeth, cheers to you, Brooklyn Supper, 5 years, and meeting boozy goals beautifully!
xo
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Thanks Erin! Boozy goals are the best, aren’t they?
Seems delicious
Thanks Gretel!
This looks great. What size bottle of wine did you use?
Hi Marty, It was a 750mL bottle.