Sparkling Cherry Sangria Recipe

August 10, 2017  | Cocktail and Drinks Recipes | cherry | orange | rose | sangria | sparkling wine | wine 
Prep Time Cook Time Serves
3h15m 4-6

Love, love, love this cherry sangria. Why didn’t I think of this before? I typically bake with cherries or eat them raw but this is certainly going to be one of my new go to recipes for cherry season.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups pitted cherries
  • 1 large or 2 small peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
  • 1/4 cup cherry liqueur (optional)
  • 1 bottle dry rosé wine
  • 1 bottle dry sparkling wine, such as prosecco
  • 1 orange, sliced into rounds or wedges, for garnish
  • fresh mint, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all of the ingredients except the sparkling wine, orange fruit and mint in a large pitcher and chill in the fridge for at least three hours.

When ready to serve, add a good amount of ice to each glass. Fill halfway with sangria (making sure each glass gets some boozy cherries and peach) and then top off with a generous splash of sparkling wine. Garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh mint if desired.

If you don’t have cherry liqueur on hand, don’t feel you need to buy a whole bottle just for this recipe. I mean, you will end up using it because you are going to want to make this sangria for as long as there are fresh cherries in season, but you know, the sangria is good without it. Your call.

Want to make your own simple syrup? Check out the Cook’s Note below.

COOK'S TIPS

To make a basic simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar together in a small pot. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Once dissolved, take off the heat and allow to cool before using.