Description
A vibrant, frozen sangria slushie made with red and white wine, frozen fruit, and vodka. This make-ahead party drink stays cold without diluting, offering a sophisticated yet fun refreshment for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 1 bottle (750ml) white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir)
- 1 cup (240ml) fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) simple syrup
- 2 cups (300g) frozen mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 2 medium peaches, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1 cup (240ml) vodka (optional)
- 1 cup (150g) ice cubes (optional, if blender is weak)
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- Orange slices for garnish
- Extra fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: If using fresh peaches, peel and slice them. If using frozen, just pull them out. Halve large strawberries to help blending.
- Mix the sangria base: In a large pitcher, combine red wine, white wine, orange juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Load the blender: Add frozen berries and peaches to the blender. Pour in half of the chilled sangria mixture. Add half of the vodka if using.
- Blend until smooth: Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 60-90 seconds until thick and slushy with no visible chunks. Scrape down sides if needed. Add more liquid if too thick or more fruit/ice if too thin.
- Taste and adjust: Taste a spoonful. Add lemon juice for tartness, simple syrup for sweetness, or vodka for strength as needed.
- Serve immediately: Pour or scoop into clear glasses. Garnish with fresh mint, orange slices, and extra berries. Serve immediately to prevent melting.
Notes
For best results, freeze the wine bottles for 20 minutes before blending to make the slushie colder and thicker. Use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes to avoid watering down the flavor. If making a large batch, blend in batches to ensure even consistency. The unblended liquid base can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: sangria slushie, frozen sangria, labor day drinks, summer party recipes, frozen cocktail, wine slushie, make-ahead drinks, berry sangria