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Watermelon Sangria

Watermelon sangria made in a party pitcher with a rose-tinted wine base and fresh watermelon cubes. Blend and strain watermelon for a smooth flavor, then chill for at least 2 hours before topping with sparkling water.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon sangria base
  • 4 cup fresh watermelon, cubed and seeded
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry rosé or white wine
  • 0.5 cup watermelon vodka or plain vodka
  • 0.25 cup triple sec
  • 2 tbsp honey or simple syrup
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
  • 1 fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 pitcher
  • 1 fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Make the watermelon juice
  1. Blend 2 cups of watermelon cubes until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to get 1 cup of fresh watermelon juice. Blend/sieve until no large chunks remain for a smoother sangria texture.
Build the pitcher
  1. Combine watermelon juice, rosé wine, vodka, triple sec, and honey in a large pitcher and stir to combine. Stir until the honey dissolves and the base looks evenly blended.
  2. Add remaining watermelon cubes, lime slices, and lemon slices to the pitcher. Submerge the fruit as best you can so it disperses through the drink.
Chill
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow flavors to meld. Chill until the pitcher is cold throughout, not just on the surface.
Finish and serve
  1. Right before serving, top with sparkling water or club soda and stir gently. Stir just enough to keep the carbonation lively and the fruit floating.
  2. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately so the sangria stays fizzy and vividly pink.

Notes

Pro tip: use seeded watermelon and strain the blended portion for a smoother, rose-pink base without pulp. Store the pitcher (without sparkling water) covered in the fridge up to 2 days; add sparkling water only right before serving for best bubbles. Freezing isn’t recommended because the fruit texture and carbonation won’t hold up. For a lower-sugar option, swap honey/simple syrup for a sugar-free simple syrup and taste-adjust with a little extra watermelon juice if needed.