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Watermelon Sangria

Watermelon sangria is a bright, blush-pink summer sangria made with white wine or rosé and fresh watermelon juice. Blend-and-strain watermelon, mix it into a party pitcher drink, then chill for 2 hours before topping with sparkling water for a light, refreshing finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon base
  • 4 cup fresh watermelon, cubed and seeded
  • 1 can (750 ml) dry rosé or white wine
  • 0.5 cup watermelon vodka or plain vodka
  • 0.25 cup triple sec
  • 2 tbsp honey or simple syrup
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
  • 1 fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Method
 

Blend and juice
  1. Blend 2 cups of the watermelon cubes until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to get 1 cup of fresh watermelon juice.
Mix the pitcher
  1. Combine the watermelon juice, rosé wine, vodka, triple sec, and honey in a large pitcher and stir to combine.
  2. Add the remaining watermelon cubes, lime slices, and lemon slices to the pitcher.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow flavors to meld.
Serve
  1. Right before serving, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and pour into ice-filled glasses.
  2. Garnish each glass with fresh mint sprigs and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: chill the pitcher first so the watermelon cubes stay fresh and the rosé wine base tastes well-balanced. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; the sangria is best fresh, but you can freeze garnishes like extra watermelon cubes for later use—freeze the mixed drink only if you’re okay with softer fruit after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, swap honey/simple syrup for a sugar-free simple syrup and taste-adjust before chilling.