Ingredients
For the Sangria
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry white wine (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Blanc)
- ½ cup peach schnapps
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, chilled
Fresh Fruit
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 peach, sliced
- 1 green apple, diced
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- ½ cup strawberries, sliced
For Serving
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves
- Extra fruit slices
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Fruit
Wash and slice all fruit.
Place:
- Orange slices
- Lemon slices
- Peach slices
- Apple pieces
- Grapes
- Strawberries
into a large pitcher.
Step 2: Add the Liquids
Pour into the pitcher:
- White wine
- Peach schnapps
- Orange juice
- Lemon juice
Stir gently.
Taste and add honey or simple syrup if a sweeter sangria is desired.
Step 3: Chill
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
For the best flavor, chill for 4-8 hours to allow the fruit to infuse the wine.
Step 4: Finish Before Serving
Just before serving, add:
- Sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
Stir gently to preserve carbonation.
Step 5: Serve
Fill glasses with ice.
Pour sangria over the ice, ensuring each glass receives plenty of fruit.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional fruit slices.
Expert Tips
Choose a Crisp Wine
Excellent choices include:
- Pinot Grigio
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Blanc
- Dry Riesling
Avoid heavily oaked wines.
Let It Chill
Longer chilling creates deeper fruit flavor.
Use Seasonal Fruit
Fresh seasonal fruit provides the best flavor and presentation.
Add Sparkling Water Last
Adding it just before serving keeps the sangria bubbly and refreshing.
Delicious Variations
Tropical White Sangria
Add:
- Pineapple chunks
- Mango slices
- Coconut water
Berry White Sangria
Use:
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Strawberries
Peach Sangria
Double the peaches and add peach nectar.
Citrus Sangria
Include grapefruit and lime slices for extra brightness.
Storage
Refrigerator
Store covered for up to 2 days.
Fruit will continue to infuse the sangria over time.
Do Not Freeze
Freezing affects the texture of both the fruit and wine.
