This white sangria recipe is easy to make with white wine, orange liqueur, and fresh fruit. This is a refreshing summer cocktail perfect for a crowd!
This summer, this white sangria recipe is the pitcher cocktail I can’t put down. Refreshing, bright and refreshing, it is a delicious combination of white wine, orange liqueur and fresh fruit. Sometimes I add a little peach schnapps for a fruitier flavor, but it’s lovely with just a touch of simple syrup for sweetness. A handful of mint completes the fresh summer flavor.
It’s the perfect drink for summer entertaining. This easy white sangria recipe makes a whole pitcher. and Designed to help you stay ahead. Peaches, berries and citrus fruits will add fruity notes to the wine by chilling them overnight in the refrigerator.
I love a classic red sangria, but I’m a white wine person at heart. So this year, instead of making a red sangria recipe for spring and summer gatherings, I started experimenting with this white wine version. Friends, I am officially obsessed. The light, dry flavor of white wine pairs well with the peaches and berries in this drink. On hot days, people are really happy!
What white wine is best for sangria?
The best wine for this white sangria recipe is a light, dry, refreshing white wine. I mainly use Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
There’s no need to spend a fortune on expensive, top-of-the-line bottles like you do when making red wine sangria. Since we dilute it with water, orange liqueur, etc., we recommend wine of good quality and reasonable price.
How to Make White Sangria
1. The first step in this recipe is to prepare the fruit. I use a combination of peaches, oranges, limes, raspberries and/or strawberries. Wash all the fruits well, then core and chop the peaches, cut the citrus fruits into thin rounds, and finely chop the strawberries. Put the fruit in a large jug and add the mint.
2. Next, mix the sangria. Pour in wine, orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau, and water, and add schnapps syrup or peach schnapps to add sweetness. Mix and taste, then taste. If you want something a little more boozy, mix in more orange liqueur.
3. Let the sangria cool overnight. This is to allow the fruit to add flavor to the wine.
4. To serve sangria, Pour into ice-filled glasses, making sure to place a few pieces of fruit in each glass. Garnish with fresh mint and serve!
Find the full measured recipe below.
Tips for preparing in advance
This recipe is designed to be made ahead. It tastes best after chilling overnight in the refrigerator! Some tips:
- The peaches will brown overnight. I sometimes add two when mixing to taste, and reserve one to add just before serving to keep it vibrant.
- Taste it twice. The most important step in any cocktail recipe is tasting and adjusting to your liking. I recommend trying this sangria twice. Taste it once immediately after mixing and once after it has cooled. At both points, you can add more orange liqueur to make more sangria, or additional simple syrup for sweetness. Let it cool and if it’s too strong, add a little more water to thin it out before serving.
Recipe Variations
- Try switching up the fruit. Add chopped apples, replace the peaches with other stone fruits like nectarines or plums, or use lemon wedges instead of limes. I wouldn’t skip the berries because they feel so summery and taste delicious soaked in wine. Oranges also add a great citrus flavor.
- Make it foamy. When serving, top the glass with a little club soda or ginger ale for a fizzy kick. If using club soda, omit the water from the basic recipe. If using ginger ale, omit the simple syrup and sweeten to taste. I recommend not adding these ingredients to the entire pitcher at any point. You don’t want your sangria to be bland!
Try More Summer Cocktails
If you like this white sangria recipe, try one of these refreshing summer cocktails:
white sangria
serve 6
This White Sangria is the perfect summer cocktail for a crowd! A fruity, refreshing cocktail made with white wine, orange liqueur, and summer fruits, and very easy to make. This recipe tastes best after chilling overnight, so prepare it a day before serving.
- 3 peach, Punched and sliced*
- 1 small orange, Slice thinly into rounds or half-moons.
- 1 lime, sliced
- 1 cup Raspberries and/or sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, Plus more for decoration
- 1 (750mL) bottle Dry white wine with a light body, I like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
- ¼ to ½ cup orange liqueur, Like Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup simple syrup, Or peach schnapps
- ice, for service
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Place peaches, oranges, limes, berries and mint in a large jug.
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Pour in the wine, ¼ cup orange liqueur, water, and schnapps or peach schnapps and stir. Try adding more orange liqueur to taste for a boozy sangria. Take it easy overnight.
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Pour it into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with fresh mint and serve.
* As the sangria cools, the peaches will turn brown. I often add two right away for flavor and save one to add just before serving to keep it vibrant.
