Watermelon Sangria with Sriracha
Spice up your summer gatherings with this bold and refreshing Watermelon Sangria with Sriracha, a creative twist on the classic sangria recipe. Juicy, naturally sweet seedless watermelon is blended and combined with crisp white wine, zesty orange and lime juices, and a splash of triple sec for citrusy depth. The real standout? A kick of Sriracha adds a subtle yet irresistible heat, balancing the sweetness and elevating every sip. Infused with vibrant orange and lime slices, fresh mint leaves, and the option for a sparkling club soda finish, this sangria is perfect for sipping on hot afternoons or festive evenings. Ready in just 15 minutes with a short chill time, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for barbecues, brunches, or any summertime celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Seedless watermelon
- 1 bottle White wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 0.5 cups Triple sec
- 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 cup Club soda (optional, for topping)
- 1 whole Orange slices
- 1 whole Lime slices
- 0.25 cups Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into cubes and puree 4 cups of it in a blender until smooth.
Strain the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp, if desired.
Add the white wine, triple sec, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, and Sriracha to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
Taste the sangria and adjust sweetness by adding sugar if needed. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add orange slices, lime slices, and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher, gently stirring them in.
Refrigerate the sangria for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, add ice cubes to the pitcher, and top with club soda for a sparkling option (optional).
Serve the sangria in glasses over additional ice, garnished with a watermelon wedge or fresh mint sprig if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 265 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2179 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
