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Watermelon Sangria: Fresh watermelon and lime juice are mixed up with crisp white wine and seltzer water for a Summer Sangria.

Glass with watermelon sangria and watermelon star

Have you ever bought a watermelon too large for your family to eat?

Or maybe you purchased one that was just not as sweet as you hoped for?

Well, I have been there many, many times. And you all know that I REFUSE to waste food.

So just what can you do with excess watermelon?

You can make my Watermelon Granita with Mint Lime Sugar, Watermelon Arugula Salad, OR you can make Watermelon Sangria.

Watermelon Sangria

Pitcher full of watermelon sangria next to two glasses of watermelon sangria with blueberries and lime

I guess it just depends on your audience, huh?

A girls night definitely calls for this Sangria. A family party calls for the Virgin Watermelon Lime Aqua Fresca. Or depending on the dynamics of your extended family, a glass of sangria my be in order 😉 

A classic sangria is beverage made with fruit, wine, seltzer, simple syrup, and an added liquor.

This is NOT classic–I know that.

Watermelon “Sangria” is a delightful way to use up watermelon. It is fresh and light and bright due to fresh lime juice. And a bit healthier than a traditional sangria thanks to the fact that with watermelon, no simple syrup is needed.

Let me tell you, a glass of this sangria with my feet up on my back porch, is a perfect slice of summer!

Close of up watermelon sangria with chunks of watermelon and blueberries

What wine is best to use for Sangrias?

Because sangrias are sweetened with fruit, and often simple syrup, they are made with a dry wine. In the case of Watermelon Sangrias, I use a dry white wine. I would pick a wine like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or a dry Riesling (if it’s dry). I typically use a pinot because that is what I like to have on hand for cooking dishes like Chicken Cordon Bleu. 

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Watermelon Sangria Recipe

 

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Watermelon Sangria

Fresh watermelon and lime juice are mixed up with crisp white wine and seltzer water for a Summer Sangria.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Watermelon Sangria
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill 2 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 134 kcal
Author A Mind Full Mom

Ingredients

  • 9 cups fresh watermelon diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 bottle dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup triple sec optional
  • 1 liter plain seltzer water
  • 1 pint blueberries

Instructions

  1. Set aside 2 cups diced watermelon.
  2. Blend the remaining 7 cups of watermelon until smooth. Strain through mesh strainer to remove any seeds or pulp.
  3. Add reserved 2 cups of watermelon, pint of blueberries, fresh watermelon juice, triple sec if using and wine to large pitcher. Stir to incorporate.
  4. Chill for 2-4 hours.
  5. Before serving, stir again and then pour in seltzer water.

Recipe Notes

  • Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Dry Riesling
  • Best to serve after 2-4 hours of refrigeration.
  • Watermelon Sangria will keep for 3 days in refrigerator. 
Nutrition Facts
Watermelon Sangria
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 312mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 19g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 20.1%
Vitamin C 26.5%
Calcium 3%
Iron 4.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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  1. Sangria is definitely my go to for summer when I want something light. Your watermelon sangria is so pretty!

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  2. I’m glad you didn’t use simple syrup. With great, seasonal fruit, it is so not needed. Let the natural flavors shine.

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  5. That color is absolutely stunning! I’ve used all sorts of fruit in Sangria, but never used melon. I’ll have to change that very soon.

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    • Thanks Eileen! Melon is great. And since you blend it you don’t have to wait long for the flavors to blend together.

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  7. This looks wonderful! I also want to try that watermelon granita….that sounds perfect for a hot day!

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    • Yes–this is a GREAT way to use it up! Especially that last bit that gets left in bowl too long in the fridge 😉

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  11. I am crazy about watermelon everything !! I always have at least 1 watermelon in the house all summer long!

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  12. Love this idea. It sounds so light and refreshing, the perfect cocktail to enjoy on a hot day without feeling like you’re overdoing it.

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