Stir the hot water with the sugar in a mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves to make a syrup. Cut the strawberries in half and place in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the syrup, ...

The formula for making sangria varies. Some interpretations, often dubbed “traditional,” use dark red wine, brandy, and fresh fruit. In Vanessa Seder’s new book, “Eat Cool: Good Food for Hot Days” ...