Sangria was first introduced over 2,000 years ago when the Romans made their way through the Iberian Peninsula. Water was not safe to drink during this time, so it was common to fortify it with alcohol to kill off any bacteria. The first sangrias were likely made by the Roman soldiers and were heavily watered down mixes of wine, herbs and spices to keep the soldiers hydrated and happy.
Sangria has evolved quite a bit since then. Today, we think of sangria as wine punch - with snacks! A refreshing afternoon-by-the-pool cocktail that usually is served in a pitcher with sweet wine-soaked fruit. Since summer is definitely in full swing, we want to share with you some of our favorite recipes we'll be sipping on these next few months.
Here are some sweet summer sangria recipes to try:
Classic Red Sangria
Recipe and photo courtesy of Delish
Mint & Citrus Sangria
Recipe and photo courtesy of Minimalist Baker
Peach Rosé Sangria
Recipe and photo courtesy of Julie's Eats & Treats
Thai Basil Sangria
Recipe and photo courtesy of Food & Wine
Fruity Moscato Sangria
Recipe and photo courtesy of Sweet & Savory by Shinee
Watermelon Sangria
Recipe and photo courtesy of Food & Wine
Blueberry Lemonade Sangria
Recipe and photo courtesy of Delish
Which summer sangria recipe will you try?
Or do you have a favorite that didn't make our list?
Let us know in the comments below!
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