A pitcher of cool, refreshing sangria or punch makes any barbecue or summer party a little more special. Browse our collection of red, white, and pink sangrias, as well as fresh, fruity coolers and punch recipes, both alcoholic and alcohol-free, made with watermelon, pineapple, cucumber, raspberries, and more summer fruit.
Choose a crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, and mix in orange liqueur, fresh ginger, lemon juice, basil, or mint leaves. Then, add your choice of summer fruits such as pineapple, cantaloupe, and apricots. This refreshing white sangria can be prepared up to a day in advance.
The Pimm's Cup, which dates back to 1840s London, may well be the definitive summer cocktail! This recipe combines Pimm's No. 1 (a fruity, spicy, gin-based liqueur), with lemonade, ginger ale, and a splash more gin.
This blushing pink sangria is made with rose wine and white cranberry juice. Begin by macerating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries in sugar and raspberry liquer for an hour, then add the wine and juice.
The caipiroska is a vodka-based version of the classic Brazilian caipirinha cocktail of muddled limes, sugar, and cachaca (a spirit made from sugar cane). To make this vivid punch, kiwifruits are blended and strained, then the juice is combined with tonic water, limeade, and vodka.
Four different fruit juices and light rum make a sweet-tart, refreshing summer punch. A little bit of grenadine gives the drink its pink blush.
Strained watermelon and cucumber puree provide the wonderfully thirst-quenching juice for this cooler. Sweeten with honey and add vodka if you like, or enjoy it as a nonalcoholic refresher.
Cognac meets four summer fruits plus dry white wine in this warm-weather refresher. This sangria would also be delicious with sparkling wine.
Using dry sherry rather than wine gives this sangria a nice kick. Sweeten the mixture with orange liqueur and add your choice of sliced stone fruit, such as apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, and cherries.
Pisco, the strong brandy produced in Peru and Chile, is at the base of this tropical drink. Fresh pineapple chunks soak in pisco, then the infused spirit is mixed with simple syrup and lime juice.
This fresh berry punch starts with syrup made from fresh raspberries, sugar, lemon, and vanilla bean. The raspberry syrup is also a colorful mixer for vodka, sparkling wine, or iced tea.
These unique nonalcoholic summer drinks combine sweetened concentrated lime juice with seltzer. Sliced ginger root and a few dashes of bitters lend a sophisticated edge.
This pretty pink punch is comprised simply of dry rose wine sweetened with a little bit of sugar and garnished with plenty of fresh fruit. Choose cantaloupe, peaches, necatrines, raspberries, or any ripe summer fruit that strikes your fancy.
Muddle fresh mint with sugar to release its aroma before combining with fresh watermelon puree, ginger ale and vodka. Lemon juice and bitters add the perfect balance to this bracing summer punch.
Vodka adds a kick to this white wine sangria. Raspberries and slices of plum, apple, and orange add color and sweetness.
Strain cucumber puree through a sieve to make the refreshing juice for this summer seltzer drink. Mint leaves and sliced lime add to the fresh flavor, and agave nectar or honey add a touch of sweetness.
Lemon juice and bitters balance the sweetness of this punch. Garnish each serving with a twist of orange zest.
This super-fruity nonalcoholic punch combines chopped strawberries and pineapple with orange, lemon, and pineapple juices. Sweeten with simple syrup and lighten the mixture with seltzer.
Dark rum, white wine, and brandy add plenty of "punch" to this party drink. Soak orange slices in hot green tea, then add the cooled mixture to the punch bowl.
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