Limoncello Sangria Recipe: Refreshing Citrus Wine Punch

Today marks my 100th blog post. I only noticed while doing some updates last week and realizing I was at 97, so I wanted to celebrate with a special post and a refreshing recipe.

 

Before we get to the sangria, here are some interesting reads to kick off your weekend. Cheers!

 

Would you ever live at the office, literally? Read about someone who spent thirteen months working, eating, and sleeping at the Googleplex.

 

I’m a fan of both people mentioned here, so this new celebrity pairing feels a little unexpected to me.

 

Curious what life would be like without air conditioning? You might nap through the hottest hours of the day, and men might adopt “formal shorts” at the office.

 

Cat yoga is a real thing. For the record, I’m a runner and definitely more of a dog person.

 

There’s a story about a couple who adopted twenty children — a powerful and unusual account worth reading.

 

Need an excuse to bake? This vegan vanilla raspberry Oreo cake looks irresistible.

 

If you want a simple way to upgrade your water this summer, try one of twelve ideas—blackberry and sage is my favorite.

 

Ready for sangria? Me too.

 

Years ago my friend Laura and I staged a sangria showdown. I followed a classic recipe—red wine, fruit, and a splash of brandy—while she improvised wildly, tossing in whatever she found in the kitchen. (Yes, that included Red Bull.) I was convinced the traditional version would win. Instead, people loved Laura’s eccentric take. The lesson: sangria invites creativity.

 

 

This recipe doesn’t contain any caffeine. It reimagines classic sangria by swapping white wine for red and replacing brandy with limoncello, the bright Italian lemon liqueur. It’s ideal for warm evenings—light, citrusy, and very refreshing.

Use 2–3 cups of fruit you enjoy. I used a nectarine, a lime, a lemon, an orange, and a handful of strawberries. Feel free to be inventive and use what’s in your fruit bowl. You can prepare the sangria up to a day ahead; add the club soda just before serving to keep it fizzy.

 

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