Our Canadian winter is feeling especially long this year, so I decided to take matters into my own hands and capture some sunshine in a cup! Today I’m sharing the recipe for my Grapefruit Rosé Sangria.

With a fresh, citrus taste, it’s the perfect cocktail to chase the winter blues away. And you’d better believe in a few short months, I’ll be enjoying it right here:

Patio season anyone? I can’t wait!

And neither should you… so let’s check out this Grapefruit Rosé Sangria recipe.

Grapefruit Rosé Sangria

Yields 1 pitcher

You’ll need:

• 1 750 ml bottle rosé wine, chilled
• 1 cup grapefruit vodka
• 2 grapefruits – 1 juiced, 1 sliced for garnish
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• Handful of strawberries, thinly sliced
• 5 dashes orange bitters
• 1/4 cup simple syrup (more if desired)
• 1 cup soda water, chilled
• Ice

Directions:

Combine the sliced grapefruit and lime in a pitcher and muddle for 30 seconds. Then add the sliced strawberries, grapefruit juice, rosé, vodka, orange bitters and simple syrup.

Good things come to those who wait, so I highly suggest covering the pitcher and refrigerating it for between 1 and 8 hours. This step isn’t necessary, but it will make for a more flavourful cocktail.

Right before serving, top off the pitcher with a cup of chilled soda water and stir to add a bit of fizz. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Simple syrup recipe

Boil equal parts sugar and water in a medium saucepan until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool before using.

When making simple syrup for cocktails, I usually use one cup of water and one cup of sugar. The simple syrup can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Swoon-worthy sangria supplies

Want to serve up your sangria in style? Check out this fabulous barware!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my Grapefruit Rosé Sangria.

If you’re looking for another tasty cocktail, check out my Pear-fect Lemon Peartini.

Xo Holly Hunka