# Patriotic Sangria Recipes Celebrate This Weekend With This Red, White and Blue July 4th Sangria By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/july-4th-sangria References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/07/red-white-blue-sangria/) With Independence Day right around the corner, this red, white and blue July 4th sangria is a festive and delicious way to celebrate. Because what better way to celebrate independence from the British than with [fruity wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-needle-drinks)? From Jana at the Free People blog, this July 4th sangria recipe results in a pretty, refreshing ice cold drink for when the grill is going and good times are being had. In addition to [dry white wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulled-white-wine) and orange liqueur, the cocktail also calls for ginger ale, watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, lime and mint. You also have the option of adding in pomegranate juice for some added antioxidants. A beautiful way to entertain at any point this summer, this July 4th sangria is sure to impress guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Festive Sangria Recipes:** Opportunity for restaurants and bars to create unique and creative sangria recipes for holiday celebrations. - **Patriotic Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage brands to capitalize on the Independence Day theme by creating patriotic ingredients and recipes. - **Summer Entertaining:** Opportunity for event planners and hospitality industry to focus on creating memorable summer entertaining experiences with refreshing drinks like sangria. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop and market themed ingredients and recipes for patriotic celebrations. - **Restaurants and Bars:** Opportunity for restaurants and bars to create unique and creative sangria recipes for holiday celebrations. - **Event Planning and Hospitality:** Opportunity for event planners and hospitality industry to focus on creating memorable summer entertaining experiences with refreshing drinks like sangria. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patriotic Popsicle-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombarita.md) - [Patriotic Blended Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecracker-freeze.md) - [Memorial Day-Inspired Rtd Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blue-cocktail-pack.md) - [Patriotic Blended Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firework-frappuccino.md) - [Patriotic Fruit-Packed Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blueberry-pancakes.md) - [Flavorful Patriotic Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welchs-fruit-snacks-red-white-blueberry.md) - [Patriotic Grocer Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-desserts.md) - [Small-Batch Handcrafted Wine Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-country-quest.md) - [Patriotic Multi-Colored Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-red-white-and-blue-bagels.md)