Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria is a refreshing summer cocktail easily made with sweet tea, sparkling wine, orange liqueur and fresh berries. The star-spangled fruit kabobs give each glass a fun and festive touch!
We’re ready to beat the summer heat with this simple and delicious Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria! There’s nothing more enjoyable than an ice cold glass of sweet tea to cool you off. Especially when it’s spiked with some bubbly!
The Star-Spangled Fruit Kabobs make this drink perfect for a patriotic Fourth of July cookout. And fresh fruit is delicious to snack on between sips.
I love how easy a pitcher of this sweet tea sangria is to make. I can mix it up in a matter of minutes. The sweet tea combines beautifully with the bubbles from the sparkling wine and the citrus from the orange liqueur. Along with lots of fresh berries, it’s so flavorful!
My family makes this sweet tea sangria all summer long, especially for our 4th of July and Labor Day gatherings. Prep ahead so you can enjoy it with everyone. It’s sure to be a summer hit!
What Do I Need to Make Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria?
- Raspberries
- Pineapple chunks and thick pineapple slices
- Blueberries
- Orange liqueur (triple sec, cointreau or grand marnier)
- Sweet tea
- Sparkling wine (prosecco or champagne)
- Star-shaped cookie cutter
- 6-inch bamboo skewer
How to Make Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria
- Place the raspberries, pineapple chunks, and blueberries in the bottom of a large pitcher.
- Add the orange liqueur, sweet tea and the bottle of sparkling wine.
- Gently stir it all together and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- While the sweet tea sangria is refrigerating, makestar-spangled fruit kabobs.
How to Make Star-Spangled Fruit Kabobs
- Start by cutting star shapes out of thick pineapple slices with a small star-shaped cookie cutter.
- On a 6-inch bamboo skewer, alternate blueberries and raspberries.
- Add a pineapple star to the top of each one. Super simple and so cute!
More Refreshing Tea Recipes
Peach Tea Slushies: Sweet tea and frozen peaches blend together in this deliciously refreshing Peach Tea Slushy. It’s so easy to make. The perfect pick-me-up drink on a hot afternoon!
Tailgate Tea: Sweet tea spiked with bourbon and combined with orange juice, pineapple juice and lemon juice. It’s a refreshing and flavorful drink that’s a guaranteed game day winner!
Cranberry Orange Spiked Sweet Tea: The perfect cocktail for winter holidays! It’s deliciously sweet, citrusy and spiced just right.
Cinnamon Apple Iced Sweet Tea: The perfect drink for your fall festivities. It’s crisp, comforting and compliments the flavors of the season so well!
Ice Chest Tea: Fresh lemons oranges and tea make Ice Chest Tea the perfect drink to serve to a crowd. It’s refreshing and everyone loves it!
How to Serve and Store Sweet Tea Sangria
- To serve the Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria, fill each glass with ice. Pour sangria over the ice. Add fruit skewer.
- Store tea in the refrigerator for up to five days. The longer it sits, the stronger the flavor of the drink.
If you make this Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria and post a pic to social, be sure to tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
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Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria is a refreshing summer cocktail that’s perfect for sipping on the patio, poolside or at a picnic. It’s easily made with sweet tea, sparkling wine, orange liqueur and fresh berries. The star-spangled fruit kabobs give each glass a fun and festive touch!
Ingredients
Sweet Tea Sangria:
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (triple sec, cointreau or grand marnier)
- 4 cups Red Diamond Sweet Tea
- 1 (750 ml) bottle sparkling wine (prosecco or champagne)
Star-Spangled Fruit Kabobs:
- thick pineapple slices, cut into small stars
- raspberries
- blueberries
Instructions
Place the raspberries, pineapple chunks, and blueberries in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add the orange liqueur, sweet tea and the bottle of sparkling wine. Gently stir it all together and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. The longer it sits, the stronger the flavor of the drink.
While the sweet tea sangria is refrigerating, make the star-spangled fruit kabobs to garnish each glass with. Start by cutting star shapes out of thick pineapple slices with a small star-shaped cookie cutter. On a 6-inch bamboo skewer, alternate blueberries and raspberries and then add a pineapple star to the top of each one.
To serve the Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria, fill each glass with some ice and a star-spangled fruit kabob. Pour the cold sweet tea sangria into each glass and enjoy!
