Low-Calorie Sangria Spritzer Recipe with Fresh Fruit

This Skinny Sangria Spritzer brings together the sweet brightness of mixed berries and the tart depth of red wine in a lower-calorie cocktail. Light, refreshing, and easy to make, this red wine spritzer is perfect for any season.

Traditional sangria often includes fruit, fruit juices, and liqueurs such as brandy or triple sec, all of which add sugar and calories. If you love the fruit-forward character of sangria but prefer to cut back on sugar and calories, a spritzer made with sparkling water is a simple, effective solution.

The best part of sangria for many people is the fruit: berries, citrus, and stone fruit soak up wine and become a boozy, delicious snack. The Skinny Sangria Spritzer keeps that indulgent fruit element while replacing high-calorie mixers with calorie-free or low-calorie sparkling water, giving you the flavor you want with fewer calories per glass.

Ingredients Needed

Frozen berry mix – A triple berry mix (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) works beautifully because the dark berries provide color and concentrated flavor. Use any berry combination you prefer.

Red wine – Choose a red you enjoy drinking. Wines with cherry or plum notes pair nicely with berries. Avoid very cheap, harsh wines to prevent an off taste the next day.

Sparkling water – Berry-flavored sparkling water adds lift and amplifies fruit notes without added sugar. Plain soda water or club soda also works if you prefer a neutral finish.

Kitchen staples – Fresh lemon juice, a splash of orange juice (or orange liqueur if you prefer), ice, and fresh mint for garnish.

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How to Make a Sangria Spritzer

First: Place the frozen berries in the bottom of your glass, then add the orange juice and lemon juice.

Second: Muddle the berries until mostly crushed so they release juice and color. Add the red wine and stir to combine.

Third: Fill the glass with ice, top with sparkling water, give a gentle stir, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

Tip: For more intense mint flavor, muddle a few mint leaves with the berries before adding the wine.

Common Sangria Ingredients

• wine
• brandy
• triple sec or orange liqueur
• fruit juice
• simple syrup (optional)
• club or lemon-lime soda
• Fresh fruit for garnish

What Is the Best Wine for Sangria?

Pick a wine you would happily drink on its own. A fruity, medium-bodied red (think cherry and plum notes) complements berries and offers a lush base. Lighter whites or rosés work well for brighter, citrus-forward sangrias. The key is balance: the wine should harmonize with the fruit and any added mixers.

Is Bottled Sangria Different from Regular Wine?

Bottled sangria is wine that has already been blended with fruit juices and spices. It provides a ready-made sangria flavor without fresh fruit or added liqueurs. You can enjoy it as-is, but it won’t have the same fresh fruit texture as a homemade mix.

Tips & Tricks

• If you don’t have orange juice, a splash of orange liqueur will work in small amounts for more citrus depth.
• This recipe scales easily for a pitcher: muddle berries in a bowl, combine ingredients in a large pitcher, and add sparkling water just before serving to retain fizz.
• Muddle mint with the berries to boost herbal notes or use mint as a fresh garnish for aroma.
• Substitute plain soda water if you prefer no flavored sparkling water; you can add a bit more orange or lemon juice to lift the flavor.
• To make it alcohol-free, swap the wine for unsweetened black grape or cranberry juice and proceed with the sparkling water and fruit.

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My Sparkling Red Wine Sangria Spritzer is a low-calorie, low-sugar take on classic sangria, flavored with frozen berries and sparkling water—perfect for warm days or anytime you want a lighter cocktail.

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