Easy Recipe: Sparkling Strawberry Iced Tea Sangria
A sparkling strawberry iced tea sangria recipe made with Southern Breeze Strawberry Iced Tea, fresh sliced strawberries, citrus, and sparkling water in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Combine fruit in pitcher
Add sliced strawberries, oranges, and lemons into a large pitcher.
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Pour tea and wine base
Pour 3612 cups of chilled Southern Breeze Strawberry Iced Tea and 124 cupss white wine over fruit.
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Add fizz and ice Sparkling
Top with 124 cupss of sparkling water, fill with ice cubes, stir lightly, and serve immediately.
Sweet strawberry, bright citrus orange, and light bubbly carbonation.
"It delivers a bold strawberry sangria profile with crisp bubbles and zero added sugar." Southern Breeze customer review
Try It Yourself →Tips for Tea Sangria
- Add sparkling water last. Pouring carbonated water right before serving preserves bubble fizz and carbonation.
- Add citrus slices close to serving. Adding lemons and oranges a few hours before serving keeps citrus peel pith from releasing bitterness.
- Choose a crisp white wine. Selecting high-acid Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc balances fruit sweetness without overpowering tea leaves.
Why Flavored Tea Makes Superior Sangria Bases
Traditional fruit sangria relies on heavy simple syrups and sugar-laden fruit liqueurs. Southern Breeze Strawberry Iced Tea provides a pre-sweetened, zero-sugar tea base infused with real strawberry flavor.
Combined with fresh citrus and sparkling water, it yields a light, bubbly sangria pitcher perfect for gatherings without sugar heaviness.
Sparkling Strawberry Iced Tea Sangria FAQs
How do you keep sparkling tea sangria from going flat?
To preserve carbonation, pour the sparkling water or club soda into the pitcher right before serving and avoid over-stirring.
Can you make iced tea sangria ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare the chilled tea and fruit base 24 hours in advance. Add fresh citrus a few hours before serving and pour in sparkling water last.
What is the best wine for strawberry iced tea sangria?
Crisp, high-acid white wines like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work best because they balance strawberry sweetness without overpowering tea notes.
Can you make strawberry iced tea sangria without alcohol?
Yes. Simply substitute the white wine with extra chilled strawberry tea, sparkling water, or white grape juice for a refreshing non-alcoholic mocktail.
