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Sangria is one of those cocktails that always feels like a celebration—casual, colorful, and endlessly customizable. And this version? It’s a true showstopper.
Meet the Capriccio Sangria: a sparkling, fruit-forward blend that layers fresh berries, cherry vodka, red wine, and a touch of fizz for something bold, juicy, and just a little unexpected.
This isn’t your everyday sangria—it’s a little more elevated, a little more playful, and still beautifully easy to pull together.
Let’s start where every good sangria begins: with the fruit. I like to muddle a trio of fresh berries—blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries—right into the mixing beaker.
It’s messy in the best way. As you muddle, those berries release all their sweet, tart juices, building the foundation for a drink that’s rich in flavor and full of texture. It’s a quick moment that makes all the difference.
From there, I leaned into the berry-forward profile by adding cherry vodka. It’s a spirit that doesn’t hold back—juicy, bold, and just sweet enough.
It ties beautifully into the mix and gives the drink a little extra energy. After all, if you’re going to commit to the berry theme, why not go all in?
For the wine, I went with a semi-sweet red. Not too dry, not too sugary—just balanced enough to support the fruit and the vodka without overwhelming them. You can play around with whatever bottle you have on hand, but I’d recommend something with a soft finish and a little body. Think smooth and easy-drinking, nothing too tannic.
A dash of simple syrup rounds everything out. I like using it when there’s already a lot going on flavor-wise—no need to introduce extra complexity. Just a clean, gentle sweetness that ties the whole cocktail together.
Step 1: Add fresh berries into a beaker and muddle.
Step 2: Add wine, vodka, simple syrup and ice, then stir.
Step 3: Add ice into glass and strain mixture into glass.
Step 4: Top with soda water.
Once everything is shaken over ice and strained into a fresh glass, the final touch is a splash of soda water. It brightens up the drink, lifts those berry notes, and gives it just the right amount of sparkle. It’s crisp, refreshing, and undeniably charming.
Garnish with mixed berries.
The Capriccio Sangria is one of those drinks that begs to be shared—whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself to something a little fancy on a weeknight.
Want to make it your own? Pour it into a stemless wine glass or a tall tumbler, garnish with a few floating berries, and get ready to fall in love with sangria all over again.
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