Ummmm yesterday I got a shipment of 10 lbs of cherries. OMG. Can you even deal! So epic… so this Stone Fruit and Strawberry Sangria is happening.
So the Stone Fruit and Strawberry Sangria was born. And it’s making quite a few appearances on the dinner table this coming week. It literally cannot be easier. It just requires a few minutes to pit the cherries and then another second or two to combine the sugar and the brandy. And then it’s ready to drink!! Well…. almost ready to drink! It’s got to sit in the fridge for a few hours so the fruit can really infuse the wine and make the Stone Fruit and Strawberry Sangria picture perfect.
So here’s to cherry and strawberry season! Snag some either online or next time you see them in the wild. Use some for this sangria, obviously, and then just eat the rest right out of the bag. They will literally rock your world.
Also. Full disclaimer. This is basically the best sangria I’ve ever created. Hands down. Best stuff on earth. So while I’m sure you could probably drink the whole thing yourself, it’s best served for at least 2 people. Probably three 🙂
Stone Fruit and Strawberry Sangria
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brandy
- 1 cup pitted Rainier cherries
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup sliced peaches
- 2 bottles white wine chilled
- 1 cup chilled club soda
- 10 pieces basil
Instructions
- Add the sugar and brandy to a large pitcher and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the fresh fruit, wine and club soda and stir to combine. Add the basil. Refrigerate the sangria for at least 6 hours before serving.
- Serve over ice.
Sangria. Sounds like weekend. We just finished all of our cherries, but I will have to get some more on my trip to the market tomorrow.
This sounds delish! Putting this on my weekend list
Looks great…cherries rock in drinks…
I pretty much can’t get enough of white wine sangria. Never thought about adding cherries… that will definately be on my drink menu this weekend! And fresh basil from the garden, yuuummm!
I’m ready for it to be 5 o’clock! Plus it’s so freakin’ hot out, I really just need a pitcher of this all to myself.
Ugh, I have to wait an entire year for this!
Yay to summer adventures that include riding in helicopters and eating your body weight in cherries! 😉
What a fun trip – my husband loves sangria – this one sounds fantastic!
Great photo, great drink, great weekend!!!!
I lurve sangria. I just tried to pin this and got an error. Will try again!
I want to go cherry tasting! Yum. And This sangria sounds incredible.
Cherry tasting would be so much fun! I remember trying out to many at Pike Place Market in Seattle. Glad you enjoyed your adventure and I’m up for a cherry sangria anytime!
Yes please! This sangria looks fab! I never think to put cherries in sangria!
can this be made without alcohol?
would love to try it but what can you substitute?
Hi Betsy! I’ve never tried it without alcohol but I bet it would be great with grape juice, apple juice, etc!!
What white wine did you use?
anything besides a chard! usually a sauv blanc 🙂
Always looking for ways to use the delicious fruits of summer. This will be perfect for the upcoming season!
What white wine would you recommend?
any kind except a Chard!
Any recommendations for a brandy substitute? I have triple sec, but was worried that it would be a strange flavor combination. Am I better just leaving it out?
Just leave it out!!
I don’t usually go for White Sangria, but this looks stellar! And I have some great Sav Blancs I can use! Thanks for sharing.
Can I use red wine
sure
SO excited for cherry season and the chance to try some of these!
Looks delish! How long does it keep in the fridge?
2-3 days
This looks delish! Should the sparkling water be added before putting it in the fridge, or better to wait before serving to keep the fizz?
better to wait until just before serving!!