Fresh Watermelon Sangria Recipe

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Updated March 25, 2025

This sangria screams out for a hot, humid day. Fresh watermelon adds delicate sweetness, and a squeeze of lime heightens the tartness of the white wine. A sprig of mint wouldn't be out of place as a garnish. Feel free to double the recipe and serve in a large pitcher.

Recipe Details

Fresh Watermelon Sangria Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 20 mins

Chilling Time 2 hrs

Total 2 hrs 5 mins

Serves 4 servings

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Ingredients

4 cups cubed ripe seedless watermelon
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 ounce anejo rum (we used Brugal)
2 ounces cointreau
2 ounces simple syrup
2 limes
Ice
Additional watermelon and mint sprigs, if desired

Directions

In a blender, purée watermelon cubes. Strain into a large pitcher. Add wine, rum, Cointreau, and simple syrup and stir.
Juice 1 lime and add juice to pitcher. Slice the other lime lengthwise and then slice into thin slices. Add lime slices to pitcher, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Pour into ice-filled serving glasses, garnish with additional watermelon and mint sprigs.

Special equipment

blender, large pitcher, strainer

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
219	Calories
0g	Fat
29g	Carbs
1g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	219
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 27mg	137%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 291mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.