Deliciously sweet frozen sangria with strawberries, pineapple, and a hint of citrus.
I don’t know about you….but for me, it feels like time for some sangria! Not only because it’s Wednesday (hump day!) and I am in week 38 of pregnancy, and not only because my kids have been making me especially crazy lately…..but because I just looked at the 10 day weather forecast. And I saw 70’s!! Now I know for many of you, 70 degrees is nothing to get excited about. But around here, it sounds AMAZING! We have yet to make it out of the 50’s, and although we’ve moved from boots to flats, it’s definitely not because boots would be too warm!!
I’m not trying to complain…..really. There’s something nice about having beautiful weather in limited quantities. For one, we appreciate it more!! We wait for it, long for it, prepare for it, and get super excited when we have clear signs of it…..! So excited, in fact, that we create brand new drinks just to celebrate it! (Okay, maybe that’s just me.)
And because we appreciate it, we can’t help but take advantage of it. We slow down and take time to just be outside, soaking up the sunshine and warmth. Summer is a time when I play outside with my kids, connect with my neighbors, take walks around my neighborhood, eat dinner on the patio, invite lots of friends over, and enjoy the moment. Summer is good for me, because it is almost impossible NOT to take a break…..something I’m not (ever) good at doing!
This summer will be especially good for me with a baby on the way (yet another reason to slow down)…..and so will this sangria! (I know what I’m in for!!) Packed with blended fruit, white wine, lemonade, vodka, and triple sec, it will be the perfect way to relax and enjoy the moment. (Even those moments that are not so enjoyable!)
Tropical Frozen Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. white wine I used sauvingnon blanc
- 1 c. strawberries
- 1 c. pineapple
- 1/4 c. lemonade
- 1/4 c. vodka
- 2 Tbsp. triple sec
- 2 Tbsp. sugar or more, to taste
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a freezer-safe container.
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Freeze overnight or until solid (note: will not freeze all the way through because of the alcohol).
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Spoon into a blender and blend until smooth.
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Jodee Weiland says
Cathy, this looks so good and so refreshing…love it! What a great idea to make it frozen for the hot summer days! Thanks for sharing!
marcie says
This looks so refreshing and delicious, Cathy! I need to give this a try very soon. 🙂
Allie | Baking a Moment says
What a fabulous idea!!! It has never occurred to me to do a blended sangria. This has my name all over it! Pinning this recipe and your gorgeous photography! Ps- congrats on your impending arrival!
Jess says
This looks celebration worthy….as do the 70 degree temps!!!!! I can’t wait to try it ! 38 weeks? Wow!!!! Are you ready? Both my girls came at 38 weeks….sending lots of love!
Kelley says
Amazing drink idea! We are in the 80s here.. and its only going to get hotter! Ill take a few of these this summer for sure!
Renee@Two+in+the+Kitchen says
This drink looks super amazing Cathy!! Hang in there with the pregnancy!! It sounds like you are almost there!! 🙂
Roxy | Roxy's Kitchen says
This looks so refreshing and delicious! Looking forward to the warmer weather around here as well… will definitely give this a try!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I hear ya…70’s sounds delightful! We keeping bouncing back and forth between below average to above average. Come on Mother Nature! But when the heat does rise, I will be glad I have these frozen sangria’s to welcome the warm weather!
Jean says
How many does one recipe of tropical sangria serve ? Looks good.
Sara @ Mamas Therapy says
Making a sangria frozen, genius! Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer Johnson says
Ooh tropical sangria!! Fantastic Pinning
Debi @ That Crafty Lunch Lady says
Stopping by from the Freedom Friday linkup. This drink looked too yummy to pass up! I’ve pinned to try out soon. Love the mixture of ingredients!
Patti says
This looks like the perfect sitting around the pool drink! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca says
Great looking recipe but I really hope you didnt drink this while being pregnant…
Cathy Trochelman says
Nope, I definitely didn’t! I had it waiting in my freezer for after the baby was born…..my husband was my official taste tester during pregnancy 🙂
Vickie B. says
Just wondering….about how many servings is this? I know, one if it is a really big glass, right? Second, and this is going to sound sort of funny……is there something else that I can use instead of alcohol? Thanks!
Cathy Trochelman says
Hi Vickie, this recipe will serve about 4 people (depending on the size of the glass- haha!) As for a substitution, you could try a white soda or sparkling grape juice!?
Pam Sohan says
Just made this. Had to use cranberry vodka and limeade cause that’s what I had. Still very yummy.
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