One of our favorite ways to enjoy red wine is sitting in the sunshine with a glass of seasonal sangria. A rich, colorful combination of dry red wine, fresh fruit, and spices, Spanish sangria first made its debut around 500 AD. However, sangria recipes have evolved quite a lot since then. Today, sangria cocktail recipes may include white wine, rosé, champagne, beer, and our favorite spirit, tequila.
To start your summer off on the right foot, we’ve rounded up several of our favorite tequila sangria cocktail recipes. So take a look, pick your favorite, stir up a pitcher, and pour a glass.
The Ultimate Tequila Sangria Recipe
We find this tequila sangria recipe from Isabel Eats to be the ultimate, most versatile tequila sangria recipe – and our personal favorite. Customize the recipe with complementary fruit for each tequila expression with our suggestions from Azuñia mixologist, Kailee Asher.
Base Recipe
2 apples, diced into chunks
1 orange, rind removed and diced into chunks
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon, juiced)
1 750ml standard bottle medium-bodied red Spanish wine, like Garnacha or Tempranillo
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup orange juice
Sparkling water, to serve (optional)
Variations:
White Tequila Sangria
Tequila: Azuñia Blanco Organic Tequila
Liqueur: Passoa Passion Fruit Liqueur (subbed for Cointreau)
Fruit: Peach, Pear
Citrus: Lemon, Lime
Wine: Sancerre
Rosé Tequila Sangria
Tequila: Azuñia Reposado Organic Tequila
Liqueur: Giffard Pamplemousse (subbed for Cointreau)
Fruit: Strawberries
Citrus: Cara Cara Orange, Lemon
Wine: Provence Rosé
Red Sangria
Tequila: Azuñia Añejo Tequila
Liqueur: Cointreau
Fruit: Blackberries, Apples
Citrus: Orange
Wine: Tempranillo
Wheat Ale and Orange Sangria Tequila Cocktail via @FloatingKitchen
This herbaceous fruit cocktail from The Floating Kitchen, is a delightful blend of wheat beer, orange juice and liqueur, rosemary, thyme, and, of course, tequila. We suggest Azuñia Blanco organic tequila for this sunshiny drink. ¡Salud!
Pinot Rita Sangria Tequila Cocktail via @Katie_Clova (Wood and Spoon)
This award-winning sangria tequila cocktail from Wood and Spoon serves as the perfect blend of red wine and a margarita. Pinot Noir simple syrup is the base for this ruby red libation. Add Azuñia Blanco organic tequila, fresh lime, Cointreau, and rim the glass with margarita salt. Bottoms up!
Summer Sangria Tequila Cocktail via @TheFauxMartha
This nearly traditional sangria tequila cocktail from The Faux Martha was made for summer. Dry red wine, fresh orange, lime, strawberries, a dash of sugar, and a splash (or 3) of Azuñia Blanco organic tequila make up this sweet sangria. Pop on your sunglasses and enjoy!
Honeydew and Kiwi White Sangria Cocktail // via @FloatingKitchen
Lighter in color but certainly not flavor, this Chartreuse Chardonnay sangria tequila cocktail from The Floating Kitchen is delightful. Honeydew, kiwi and lime mix in with chardonnay, brandy, and Azuñia Blanco organic tequila. Finish it with a bit of fizz by adding club soda or seltzer, and you’ve got a perfect pitcher. Cheers!
Sangrita* {Margarita + Sangria Tequila Cocktail} via @OneSweetMess
There’s nothing messy about this simply sweet sangria tequila cocktail from One Sweet Mess. Its perky pink hue comes from slightly sweeter red wine, orange liqueur, fresh orange and lime juices, and Azuñia Blanco organic tequila. This cocktail is sure to liven and lighten up any party.
*In case you didn’t know, “Sangrita” is technically a juice drink that uses orange, lime, and tomato juice as a palate cleanser when drinking tequila neat. In the case of the One Sweet Mess’ delicious drink featured here, it’s merely a play on words and fun name for a funky cocktail.
Sparkling Rose Sangria Tequila Cocktail // via @WithSaltandWit
This blushing beauty of a sangria tequila cocktail from With Salt and Wit is sure to brighten up your cocktail hour. Rather than using a dry red wine, this recipe calls for light Brut Rosé. Add fresh orange, lime, Azuñia Blanco organic tequila, and enjoy!
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Pick up a Bottle
Serving freshly made tequila sangria isn’t ideal. Give it at least an hour for the flavors and fruit to meld.
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