These big-batch cocktails are perfect for parties and porch hangs.

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The best cocktails are those that feel perfect for the moment.

There’s really a summer sangria for every occasion.

Southern Living Watermelon Sangria in glasses to serve garnished with watermelon wedges, mint leaves, and lime wheels

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Here are our favorite sangria recipes you’ll want to sip on all summer long!

However, you could garnish with extra mint when you’re in a pinch.

Adorably shaped watermelon balls are combined with other fresh fruitsstrawberry!

strawberry and peach sangria in a pitcher and wine glasses

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lemon!soak up all the mixture of dry white wine, watermelon simple syrup, and fresh mint.

The melon balls act as a tasty snack at the end of each glass.

The occasion-worthy pink color comes from a combination of fresh watermelon juice, rose, and rose Champagne.

summer melon sangria

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Expect a burst of pure watermelon flavor with each sip.

Plus, you’ve got the option to make it up to two days in advance.

It is made in a big batch and chilled with ice.

Southern Living Sangria in glasses and a pitcher to serve

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Sangria can be made with either white wine or red wine.

Both are typically chilled and infused with fresh fruit.

you’re free to also make sangria with rose.

Cranberry Sangría Punch

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