Perfect for your patriotic holidays, this red white and blue sangria is as beautiful as it is refreshing. The delicious combination of fresh strawberries, blueberries, apples, vodka, white wine, and a blueberry simple syrup makes it a flavor packed drink everyone will love sipping on.

A light and refreshing cocktail, this sangria is one that’s fruity, festive, and ridiculously easy to make. The refreshing drink is perfect for summer gatherings and parties and comes together in just a few short minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Red White and Blue Sangria Recipe
- Patriotic – The sangria is great for your patriotic celebrations like the 4th of July and Memorial Day.
- Fruity – Since the cocktail is made with fresh berries and a blueberry syrup, it’s extra fruity and flavorful.
- Crowd-Pleasing – Guests won’t be able to get enough of this red white and blue cocktail and this recipe makes enough to serve a crowd.
- Easy to Make – With just a few simple ingredients this sangria takes hardly any time to put together.
Ingredients and Substitutions

- Fresh Fruits – Pears, strawberries, and blueberries. The pears will be sliced and cut into small star shapes for the drink.
- White Wine – Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are great options when it comes to making this patriotic sangria.
- Vodka– I used a berry flavored vodka to give the red white and blue cocktail some extra flavor.
- Lemonade – The lemonade will give it a bit of extra tartness and pairs well with the berry vodka, fruits, and white wine.
- Blueberry Simple Syrup – Simple syrup will add a rich sweetness to the patriotic cocktail.
How to Make This Red White and Blue Sangria Cocktail
This patriotic cocktail is super easy to make and comes together in just a few minutes. It’s made with traditional cocktail ingredients and summer berries to make a drink that’s perfect for your 4th of July celebrations, Memorial Day parties, or summer gatherings.
Step 1: Cut the Pears
Slice the pear into thin rounds and cut out small stars using a cookie cutter. Aim for about ⅓ cup of pear shaped stars.
Step 2: Arrange the Fruits
Place the pear stars, blueberries, and strawberries into a pitcher.
Step 3: Mix
Add the wine, berry vodka, lemonade, and blueberry syrup. Stir gently to mix.
Step 4: Chill
Let the sangria chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. You can go up to 4 hours for deeper infusion.
Step 5: Serve
Serve cold, topped with a splash of sparkling water and extra fruit if desired.

Tips for Making the Patriotic Sangria
- Use fresh fruit to help give the cocktail that extra punch of flavor. Frozen fruit will work too but the drink will lose some of its freshness.
- The longer you let the sangria chill in the fridge the better it will be. Chilling the mix will help the flavors fuse together and give you those perfect flavors. Go for at least 30 minutes on the chill time.
- For the white wine, you don’t want anything too sweet so use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
Storing and Reheating
Make the sangria ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it. The morning of would be perfect so it has plenty of time chill in the fridge.

Red White and Blue Sangria Recipe FAQs
What kind of wine should be used?
A dry, crisp white wine works best. I recommend Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
Can I make this sangria in advance?
It’s best to make this patriotic sangria a few hours in advance. Just store it in the fridge so that the flavors have time to blend together.
Can I use frozen strawberries and blueberries?
You can, but it will lose some of its flavor and crispness. The fresh strawberries and blueberries makes the sangria pop.

Red White and Blue Sangria
Ingredients
Method
- Slice the pear into thin rounds and cut out small stars using a cookie cutter — aim for about ⅓ cup.
- Place the pear stars, blueberries, and strawberries into a pitcher.
- Add the wine, berry vodka, lemonade, and blueberry syrup. Stir gently to mix.
- Let chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend (up to 4 hours for deeper infusion).
- Serve cold, topped with a splash of sparkling water and extra fruit if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh fruit to help give the cocktail that extra punch of flavor. Frozen fruit will work too but the drink will lose some of its freshness.
- The longer you let the sangria chill in the fridge the better it will be. Chilling the mix will help the flavors fuse together and give you those perfect flavors. Go for at least 30 minutes on the chill time.
- For the white wine, you don’t want anything too sweet so use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.