Summer is here, and what better way to enjoy the sun and the heat than with sangria! Ever heard of a sangria popsicle? We’ve got the recipes that will be perfect for your poolside sipping. These new sangria recipes are loaded with refreshing fruit, flavor, and fun and they’ll make you wish for summer all year long.

Frozen Sangria Slushie

Skip the fruit-soaking step of your traditional sangria with the help of a blender. This simple recipe creates a fun mix between summer favorites sangria and the slushie.

Ingredients:

8 oz. red wine

2 oz. brandy

2 oz. triple sec orange liqueur

3 cups frozen fruit of your choice (suggested peaches, pineapples, and mixed berries

a pinch of ground cinnamon

Serves: 2-3 cups

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree. Serve cold. 

Photo and Recipe from: Baking a Moment http://bakingamoment.com

Raspberry Sangria Popsicles

Want a fun and tasty way to cool down this summer? Try making these easy 4 ingredient sangria popsicles! Loaded with real and refreshing raspberries, this fruity alternative to traditional sangria will be the perfect addition to your poolside relaxation.

Ingredients

-1 ½ cups red wine (suggested Cupcake Red Velvet)

-2 tablespoons sugar

-1 cup pomegranate juice

-1 cup fresh raspberries

*popsicle molds

Serves: 10 popsicles

Directions

1. Mix red wine and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook the mixture on low until sugar dissolves.
2. Once dissolved, take off heat and let cool
3. Stir pomegranate juice into mixture
4. Evenly divide raspberries into molds for the popsicles
5. Pour the mixture into the molds on top of the raspberries
6. Freeze overnight
7. Enjoy!

Photo and Recipe from: Chef Savvy http://chefsavvy.com

Traditional Red Wine Sangria

If you’re a fan of red wine or looking for a more traditional sangria recipe, this is the one for you. This simple yet delicious combination of all your favorite summertime fruits will leave you refreshed and asking for seconds.

Ingredients

-1 750 mL bottle red wine

-1/4 cup Triple Sec

-1/4 cup Brandy

-2 lemons (cut into slices)

-2 limes (cut into slices)

-2 oranges (cut into slices)

-Juice of 3 limes

-1 cup seltzer

Directions

1. Combine red wine, Triple Sec, Brandy, lime juice, sugar and stir until sugar dissolves
2. Add fruit
3. Top off with seltzer and serve!

Photo by: Call me PMC http://www.callmepmc.com

Recipe from: Delish http://www.delish.com

Sweet Tea Sangria

If you love sweet tea, this twist on the southern comfort drink will be your go-to summer beverage. A cross between sweet tea and sangria this drink is perfect for poolside sipping and summertime.

Ingredients

-1 750 mL bottle white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)

-4 cups sweet tea

-1/4 cup Triple Sec

-2 cups sliced frozen peaches

-2 cups raspberries

-fresh mint, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir
2. Refrigerate until chilled
3. Serve garnished with mint

 Photo by: Ethan Calabrese

Recipe from: Delish http://www.delish.com

What are your favorite summertime drinks to beat the heat? If you try one of ours let us know in the comments below!