This easy frozen sangria recipe is sure to be a favorite: it’s wine-forward and just sweet enough, with a hint of citrus. Party on!

In college I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, and my experiences there have stuck with me to this day. Eating my first paella, inhaling fried patatas bravas in tapas bars, and sipping creamy cafe con leche. And of course, sipping glasses of fruity Spanish sangria! Here’s a frozen sangria recipe that’s not so much traditional cuisine, but it’s a fun take on the classic from the country I hold so dear. It’s icy and refreshing, citrusy and red-wine forward: really, an ideal summer drink. Here’s how to make it!

What is frozen sangria?

Sangría is a traditional wine punch that originates from Spain. A classic sangria is made with red wine and chopped fruit, and often orange juice or brandy. But there are lots of sangria variations as well: peach sangria, white sangria, strawberry sangria, apple cider sangria, and so forth.

Frozen sangria is a variation on sangria that’s frozen, like a slushie. Is frozen sangria an authentic Spanish drink? Not at all! It’s most likely an American invention honoring the Spanish alcoholic punch, and it’s made quite differently from traditional sangria. However, the method makes for a frozen alcoholic drink that tastes like sangria and is incredibly festive! It’s perfect for entertaining. Like our frozen margarita, we’ve added this one to our summer entertaining repertoire and it’s here to stay.

How to make this frozen sangria recipe

Frozen sangria is not traditional or authentic: so the method is quite different from sangria itself! It’s less like making sangria and more like making a wine smoothie.

Because Alex and I are obsessed with clever ways to make recipes easy to make, Alex devised a solution for making this sangria taste tangy without watering down the flavor with ice. This recipe calls for frozen clementine oranges instead of ice. This brings in a tart, citrus flavor and smooth texture without having to water down the frozen sangria with ice.

Here’s how to make this frozen sangria recipe:

Peel and section the clementine oranges, then freeze them overnight.
The day of serving, blend together frozen mixed berries with the oranges, red wine, and honey. Serve!

How does it taste?

What does frozen sangria taste like? It’s dark and tart, wine-forward and not too sweet. And it’s OH SO GOOD. One of our recipe testers said: “OMMGGHHGG!!!! The sangria is amazing. Love that the added sugar is honey and not actual sugar. So pleased.” We hope that you love this easy frozen sangria recipe as much as she did!

Looking for more Spanish recipes?

While this one is not traditionally Spanish, we have several recipes that are inspired by my time in Spain:

This frozen sangria recipe is…

Vegetarian, gluten-free, and naturally sweet (no refined sugar). For vegan, use maple syrup.