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Refreshing July 4th Red Wine Sangria Recipe with Berries and Sparkling Water

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A simple, delicious, and refreshing red wine sangria with fresh berries and sparkling water, perfect for summer gatherings and July 4th celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) medium-bodied red wine (Tempranillo, Garnacha, or Merlot)
  • 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 small lemon, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (white or raw, adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup brandy or orange liqueur (optional)
  • 1 to 1.5 cups sparkling water (San Pellegrino or Topo Chico preferred)
  • A few sprigs fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the berries under cold water and gently pat dry. Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters depending on size. Thinly slice the orange and lemon into rounds, then cut each round in half.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the red wine and sugar. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely. If using brandy or orange liqueur, add it now and stir gently.
  3. Add the prepared berries and citrus slices to the pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to infuse. If short on time, 30 minutes will still add some flavor.
  4. Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water and stir gently to combine, preserving the fizz.
  5. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and serve over ice if desired.

Notes

Add sparkling water just before serving to keep the fizz vibrant. Adjust sweetness after chilling by adding more sugar or a splash of orange juice if desired. Use medium-bodied red wine for best flavor balance. Leftover sangria keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days without sparkling water; add fresh sparkling water when serving again. Frozen berries can be used and double as ice cubes.

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Keywords: red wine sangria, summer drink, July 4th recipe, berry sangria, sparkling water cocktail, easy sangria, refreshing cocktail

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