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Refreshing Summer Berry Basil Lemonade Sangria with Rosé

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A quick and easy summer sangria combining rosé wine, fresh berries, basil, and lemonade for a refreshing and vibrant patio drink.

Ingredients

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  • 750 ml chilled rosé wine (dry, e.g., Whispering Angel)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) lemonade (homemade or store-bought, organic recommended)
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, washed and gently torn
  • 2 cups (300 g) mixed berries (strawberries hulled and halved, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp simple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
  • Ice cubes (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the berries gently and pat dry. Hull and halve the strawberries. Thinly slice the lemon, removing seeds as you go. Tear the basil leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large pitcher, pour in the chilled rosé wine and the lemonade. Stir gently to combine. If you want it sweeter, add simple syrup a tablespoon at a time, tasting as you go.
  3. Toss in the mixed berries, lemon slices, and torn basil leaves. Use a wooden spoon to stir carefully, making sure the berries and basil are evenly distributed but not crushed.
  4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the basil infuse its aroma.
  5. Before serving, add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses. Give the sangria a gentle stir, then pour into glasses, including some berries and lemon slices for presentation.

Notes

Do not crush basil leaves early to avoid bitterness; tear gently just before adding. Let sangria rest at least 1 hour for best flavor. Use wooden spoon to stir gently to avoid breaking berries. Add ice separately or just a few cubes to glasses to avoid dilution. For fizz, add chilled soda water or lemon-lime soda before serving. Substitute sparkling rosé for fizz or mint/rosemary for basil for variations. Non-alcoholic version can be made with sparkling grape juice or sparkling water.

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Keywords: summer sangria, rosé sangria, berry lemonade, basil cocktail, refreshing summer drink, patio drink, easy sangria recipe

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