I know most people are used to the flavor combination of tomatoes and basil. But what about strawberries and basil? And add in some wine then you have found the perfect match!
This refreshing sangria sadly didn’t make an appearance at our 4th of July gathering because little man decided to have a fussy day so my time in the kitchen was limited. But if I could have I would have made this drink!
The upside to his fussiness is he slept for 6 straight hours that night. I tell you I felt like I could conquer the world the next day. I actually ended up laying in bed watching an Indiana Jones marathon though. haha
This idea came from a cocktail I had recently on one of our date nights out and I knew I had to remake it!
I fell in love with sangria for the first time when we moved up to Indy a couple years ago after we had it at Barcelona Tapas. I immediately went home and made a similar version of their red wine sangria. And a year later I made a cherry sangria. And here we are a year later with another sangria recipe. Yearly thing??? I think so.
The best part about this recipe is a few of the strawberries (and when I say few I mean two) came from our garden. You see these rabbits keep eating them so obviously the rest came from the farmers market. But all of the basil did actually come from our garden. The rabbits dare not get on my herb garden – the dogs guard that thing.
Strawberry Basil Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries hulled and quartered
- 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 8-10 basil leaves
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup club soda
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in large pitcher except club soda. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add club soda.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
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Comments & Reviews
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
What a fabulous flavor combo and it looks beautiful!
Lauren says
Thanks Sophia!
Joanne says
I actually LOVE the strawberry basil combo! It’s one of my summer favorites. What a fabulous sangria! I’m so happy you got to enjoy it, even if it wasn’t exactly on the 4th!
Lauren says
Ya Joanne I want to put it into a salad next! It’s one of those combos that after you have it a few times you can’t stop thinking about it.
Thaila @ butter and brioche says
YUM what an awesome flavour combination, definitely a sangria recipe i will be saving.. thanks for sharing a great recipe and idea!
Lauren says
Thanks Thalia! Hope you get to make it and enjoy it!
Sherri says
Directions say to stir until the sugar is dissolved but sugar isn’t listed in the ingredients.
Lauren Hall says
It has been updated. Thank you for catching my error Sherri. Hope you enjoy!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
Looks perfect to try this weekend!! Thanks for sharing!
Allyson Zea says
I love strawberry basil margaritas so I am SURE this sangria would be SO GOOD!
Sabrina says
This is so perfect for summer! Light and refreshing!
Abeer says
Sangria is my favorite summer drink! I love all that fruit!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
Looks delicious and so easy to make! !
Kimberly says
Strawberry is such a winning combination!