Easy Recipe: Sparkling Strawberry Iced Tea Sangria

Down South, we don’t just drink tea - we celebrate it. And when that tea’s got strawberry in it? Honey, that’s a whole mood. Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash or just kickin’ back with your feet up and a fan blowin’ on high, this Sparkling Strawberry Iced Tea Sangria is the kind of drink that shows up like your favorite cousin - loud, sweet, and always ready to party.

It’s not your grandma’s sweet tea, and it sure ain’t some highfalutin cocktail. It’s the perfect middle ground: fruity, fizzy, and just fancy enough to make you feel like you’ve got your life together (even if you’re still in your house slippers).

Let’s make it. You don’t need much. No mixology degree required. Just a few simple things that come together like they were always meant to.

Ingredients you will need:

• 3 cups Southern Breeze Strawberry Iced Tea, brewed and chilled

• 1 cup chilled white wine (or skip it for a non-alcoholic version)

• 1 cup sparkling water or club soda

• 1 cup sliced strawberries

• ½ cup sliced oranges

• ½ cup lemon slices

• Ice cubes - lots of them

That’s it. No sugar, no syrups, no stress. The Southern Breeze Strawberry Iced Tea already brings that perfectly sweet flavor, so you can skip the measuring and get straight to the sipping.

Step One: Let the Tea Do Its Thing

Brew your Southern Breeze Strawberry Iced Tea and chill it down. This is your flavor base - smooth, sweet, and full of real tea character with that gentle strawberry touch.

If you’ve ever tried sweetening regular tea and ended up with grainy sugar at the bottom of your glass, you’ll appreciate how Southern Breeze handles it for you. The sweetness is built right in, balanced and ready to mix.

Step Two: Bring on the Fruit

Here’s where it gets fun. Toss those strawberries, oranges, and lemons into a big pitcher. Don’t be shy - the more colorful it looks, the better it tastes (that’s not science, but it might as well be).

Let the fruit hang out together for a minute. You’ll start to notice that bright strawberry scent mixing with citrus - like sunshine if sunshine had a flavor.

Step Three: Pour and Sparkle

Add your chilled tea first, then the white wine if you’re using it. Give it a gentle stir.

Now, just before you serve, pour in your sparkling water. Listen for that quiet fizz - that’s when you know something good is about to happen.

Toss in some ice, grab a glass, and pour yourself a little of that bubbly, fruity, tea goodness.

That First Sip

It’s smooth at first - familiar from the tea - then the strawberry hits. Sweet but clean. Then comes the sparkle, that refreshing lift that makes you want another sip immediately.

It’s a drink that feels happy. Light, crisp, and a little fancy without trying to be.

If you’re serving it at a get-together, get ready for questions. “What’s in this?” “Wait, this is tea?” “Can you make another pitcher?”

Yes, yes, and absolutely yes.

Make It Your Own

You can keep it classic or mix it up depending on your mood.

Here are a few ideas:

• Switch the fruit. Try blueberries or raspberries for extra color.

• Go tropical. Add pineapple chunks or mango slices.

• Make it cozy. Add a splash of ginger ale instead of sparkling water for a warmer, spicier twist.

• Go light. Skip the wine and double up on the fizz - still fun, just less boozy.

And if you want to make it ahead, let the tea and fruit hang out in the fridge overnight. The next day just add your sparkle, and serve. The flavor deepens and mellows - like your favorite playlist on repeat.

Where It Belongs

This isn’t a “just for parties” drink. This is an anytime drink.

Pour it at brunch with waffles and fruit salad. Serve it at your next cookout. Keep a pitcher ready for that one friend who always drops by “for five minutes” and ends up staying for hours.

It fits into real life - that mix of easy and special. The kind of drink that quietly upgrades your afternoon without making you work for it.

Why It’s a Southern Breeze Kind of Thing

This sangria-style strawberry iced tea isn’t just a pretty pitcher. It’s proof that flavor doesn’t need sugar overload, and that a good drink can feel indulgent without the guilt. The real magic? Southern Breeze Strawberry Iced Tea. It brings that bold, sweet flavor without the sugar drama - no stirring, no measuring, no second-guessing.

Because why should a party - or even a quiet afternoon - be without something sweet? Especially when it can be light, refreshing, and easy to make ahead.

Already loving the strawberry vibe? There’s more where that came from. If a good strawberry drink hits the spot, don’t miss the Strawberry Daiquiri - another Southern-inspired favorite that’s just as breezy and bold. Here’s the full recipe: How to Make a Strawberry Daiquiri | Southern Breeze Sweet Tea

Strawberry tea sangria now. Strawberry daiquiri next. Sweetened by the South, made for the moment.