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Fourth of July Sangria Recipe – Red, White and Blue Party Drink

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This Fourth of July sangria is a festive red, white, and blue cocktail made with fresh fruit, wine, champagne, and triple sec. Served in a pitcher and filled with colorful berries and apple stars, it makes an easy party drink for cookouts, barbecues, and Independence Day celebrations.

The combination of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and crisp white fruit gives this sangria its patriotic look while keeping the flavor light and refreshing.

Best of all, this red, white, and blue sangria comes together easily and can be prepared ahead of time, making it ideal for entertaining.

Keep reading to learn how to make this easy Fourth of July sangria recipe.

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Ingredients for the Fourth of July sangria recipe

Three bottles of champagne, wine and triple sec on a marble counter with an apple and red white and blue bowls of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.

To make this Independence Day drink, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 8 ounces of fresh strawberries
  • 6 ounces of fresh blueberries
  • 6 ounces of fresh raspberries
  • 1 bottle of sauvignon blanc wine
  • ½ cup of triple sec liqueur
  • 1 bottle of champagne, chilled
  • 2 Granny Smith apples

You’ll also need a 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter and a glass pitcher.

How to make red, white, and blue sangria

This patriotic cocktail is very easy to make.

A collage with images of a colander rinsing strawberries, blueberries and raspberries and a cutting board with knife and halved strawberries.

Prepare the fruit

  • Wash the fruit.
  • Cut the tops off the strawberries and slice them in half.

A collage with images of a pitcher of fruit with empty bottle of wine and same picture with wine bottle, triple sec bottle and blue spoon stirring the ingredients.

Make the sangria

  • Place the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a large pitcher.
  • Add the sauvignon blanc wine and triple sec liqueur to the fruit and stir well.
  • Refrigerate this mixture for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow the alcohol to infuse the fruit.

A blue bowl with star-shaped apples in a bowl next to a bottle of champagne on a marble countertop.

How to make the star apples

  • Close to serving time, peel the Granny Smith apples.
  • Cut them into slices about ¼ inch thick.
  • Use a 1-inch, star-shaped cookie cutter to cut the slices into stars.

Tip: Pour some of the champagne in a bowl and add the apple stars as you cut them out. The carbonation in the champagne creates a barrier against oxygen and keeps the apples from turning brown. It also infuses the apples with the flavor of champagne!

A pitcher of red, white, and blue sangria with a blue spoon and empty bottle of champagne.

Finish the 4th of July sangria

  • Remove the pitcher from the fridge.
  • Add the apple stars and champagne.
  • Serve the sangria rocks glasses over ice, and enjoy!

This 4th of July sangria recipe makes 1 large pitcher of sangria, which serves 8 or more people, depending on the size of the glasses you use.

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Food to serve with the 4th of July sangria

Make your party table even more patriotic with these patriotic desserts:

Variations on the 4th of July drink recipe

There are several ways to change this recipe to use the ingredients you have on hand.

  • This recipe uses strawberries and raspberries, but you can use any red fruit. Watermelon, cherries, and red grapes taste great, too.
  • Instead of the apples, you could cut the stars from pears, white peaches, or pineapple.
  • If you don’t have champagne, any sparkling wine can be used.
  • Rosé also works as a base for the sangria if you don’t have Sauvignon blanc.

More Fourth of July party ideas

Looking for more inspiration for your Independence Day Party? Try one of these ideas:

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Admin note: This Fourth of July sangria recipe first appeared on the blog in June 2025. This post has been updated with photos, a printable recipe card, and a slideshow video.

Yield: 8 glasses of 4th of July sangria

Red, White and Blue Fourth of July Sangria

2 glasses of 4th of July sangria sitting on a flag napkin with red, white and blue striped straws.
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This patriotic sangria recipe is made with fresh fruit, wine, champagne, and triple sec for an easy red, white, and blue cocktail that’s perfect for Fourth of July entertaining.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of strawberries
  • 6 ounces of blueberries
  • 6 ounces of raspberries
  • 1 bottle of sauvignon blanc wine
  • ½ cup of triple sec liqueur
  • 2 Granny Smith apples
  • 1 bottle of champagne, chilled

Instructions

  1. Wash the fruit and pat dry.
  2. Cut the tops off the strawberries and slice them in half.
  3. Place the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in a large pitcher.
  4. Add the sauvignon blanc and triple sec liqueur to the pitcher and stir well.
  5. Place the pitcher in the fridge for 1-2 hours to allow the alcohol to infuse the fruit.
  6. Just before serving time, peel the Granny Smith apples.
  7. Slice into ¼ inch slices.
  8. In a small bowl, add some of the champagne.
  9. Using a 1-inch, star-shaped cookie cutter, cut the slices into stars and add them to the bowl of champagne. The champagne will prevent the apples from browning.
  10. Remove the pitcher from the fridge, and add the champagne and apple stars.
  11. Serve in a rocks glass over ice. Enjoy!

Notes

The recipe will make about 8 servings of 4th of July sangria, depending on the size of the glasses you use.

Add the ice to the glasses, not to the pitcher, so that the sangria doesn't get watered down if not used right away.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 188Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 3gSugar: 13gProtein: 1g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Cocktails and Drinks

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