If your favorite summer sangria and a scoop of fruity sorbet had a baby, this Frozen Sangria would be it. Made with wine, fresh citrus, frozen fruit, and a touch of honey, it’s the ultimate make-ahead treat for hot afternoons, backyard gatherings, or a refreshing after-dinner dessert.
Update: This post was originally published in 2023. It was updated in early 2026 with new images, modified recipe, and updated body content.
A Scoopable Cocktail
What a fun way to enjoy sangria flavors! All you need is a blender and a loaf pan to create an at-home gelateria experience in just a few hours.
This Frozen Sangria recipe is SO refreshing and works beautifully as either an aperitivo or a light dessert. Made with Sauvignon Blanc, Cointreau, frozen fruit, fresh orange juice, and honey, it captures all the bright, fruity flavors of traditional sangria in a frozen, scoopable form (the vitamin c balances out the alcohol content, right??).
We also love how easy it is to customize. Swap in your favorite wine, experiment with different frozen fruits, or adjust the sweetness to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a summer dinner party, lounging poolside, or looking for a fun frozen cocktail to share with friends, this recipe feels a little special while requiring very little effort.
Best of all, it’s a batch make-ahead recipe. Blend everything together, freeze, and forget about it until you’re ready to serve. No ice cream machine, fancy equipment, or complicated steps required.
And if you’re looking for more fruity drinks to try, also check out this Strawberry Gin Smash, this Cranberry Fizz Cocktail, this Strawberry Martini or this Sparkling White Peach Sangria that I think you’re going to enjoy, too!
Recipe Ingredients
- Sauvignon Blanc – Or other white wine! This is my fav + what I had on hand.
- Frozen Fruit Medley – We used pineapple, mangoes, peaches & strawberries. I HIGHLY recommend frozen fruit as compared to adding ice cubes which will make your sorbet pretty watery.
- Cointreau – Or other liquor like triple sec.
- Honey – A touch of sweetness.
- Orange – Juiced!
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- Try any wine – Any white, red or rose works here! The sauvignon blanc is my white wine of choice, but feel free to use whatever your favorite may be! Riesling or Pinot Grigio will give a generally sweeter flavor.
- Switch up the fruit – Try mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries).
How to Make This Recipe
1. In a high speed blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Ensure the honey is blended and no large fruit pieces remain (the smoothier the better).
2. Give it a quick taste test to ensure it’s to your liking! Pour into a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap.
3. Freeze for 6-8 hours until sangria is set.
4. Remove from the freezer, scoop into bowls and enjoy cold! Feeling fancy? Pour some bubbly on top for a little frozen spritz moment.
PRO TIPS
Make sure you blend the mixture SMOOTH before freezing. This makes it more like a sorbet as opposed to a scoopable smoothie.
Recipe FAQs
Must be stored in the freezer; it’ll stay good for up to 3 months but ensure it’s airtight so it doesn’t get freezer burnt. If you have an ice cream container with an airtight lid, that me better than the loaf pan for long term storage of leftovers.
Let the loaf pan sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before scooping. This softens the mixture slightly and makes it easier to serve while maintaining that delicious sorbet-like texture.
Yes! Replace the wine and Cointreau with white grape juice, sparkling water, or a combination of fruit juice and lemonade for a refreshing frozen mocktail version.
Serving suggestions
Serve with a fresh mint leaf as garnish, sliced fresh fruit (I like the look of strawberries or orange slices) or even an extra drizzle of honey.
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Frozen Sangria Recipe
Equipment
- blender
- Loaf Pan
- shot jigger
- Measuring Cups
- ice cream scooper
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 ½ cups frozen fruit medley, we used pineapple, mangoes, peaches & strawberries
- 2 oz Cointreau, or other liquor like triple sec
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 orange, juiced
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Ensure the honey is blended and no large fruit pieces remain (the smoothier the better).
- Give it a quick taste test to ensure it’s to your liking! Pour into a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap.
- Freeze for 6-8 hours until sangria is set.
- Remove from the freezer, scoop into bowls and enjoy cold! Feeling fancy? Pour some bubbly on top for a little frozen spritz moment.
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I need this ALL summer. It’s smoothie meets slushie meets sangria and I couldn’t love it more!
I need a non-alcoholic recipe as I don’t consume alcohol.
Hey Leseley! Search for “Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Refresher” on the site. This one is non-alcholoic with similar flavors!
This recipe is GENIUS!! I’m always looking for ways to use a bottle of prosecco in fun ways!
Mark my words this is the cocktail of the summer
super refreshing. If you bring it to a party everyone will love you!