Summer Sangria
A refreshing red wine cocktail with gin, citrus, and a splash of sweetness, perfect for summer sipping.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces gin
3/4 ounce dry curaçao
3/4 ounce simple syrup
3/4 ounce lemon juice
4 1/2 ounces semi-bold red wine
Seasonal fruit, for garnish
Instructions
Build the cocktail directly in a wine glass.
Add the gin, dry curaçao, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
Fill the glass with ice.
Top with red wine.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with seasonal fruit.
Notes from the Bar
Go With the Season
This sangria is endlessly versatile. Use citrus in winter, berries in summer, stone fruit in late summer. Grab whatever's ripe and ready.
Built for a Crowd—or Just You
This version is designed for one glass, but it scales beautifully. Multiply the recipe, mix in a pitcher, and you’ve got a backyard-ready batch cocktail.
Wine Matters
Use a semi-bold red wine that plays well with fruit. Think Spanish reds, zinfandel, a cabernet blend, or even a grenache.
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until next time, keep the spirit high and the company good,
Kevin & Kate
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