Cherry Berry Sangria

This sangria has the perfect amount of sweetness and complements the sun-ripened berries of summer--and there is enough alcohol to knock you on your butt without noticing!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 157 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine
• 12 sweet cherries, pitted
• 1 cup strawberries, quartered
• ½ tablespoon lime zest
• ¼ cup bourbon (such as Maker's Mark ®)
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cherries, strawberries, and blueberries in a grill pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until fruit softens and juices are released, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Place berry mixture, orange zest, and lime zest in the bottom of a carafe and muddle. Add orange juice, wine, and bourbon. Add mint leaves; gently stir. Chill for 2 hours before serving.