When it's warm outside, and you're on the deck enjoying a sunny afternoon or grilling something delicious, sipping white sangria fits the mood perfectly. Our light, refreshing white wine sangria recipes bring all the fruity goodness you want in a sangria. Mix up a batch for spring and summer done right.
Basic Recipe for White Wine Sangria
If you've ever had a red wine sangria and wished it had white wine instead, this is the white sangria recipe for you! It makes about eight 6-ounce servings.
Ingredients
- 1 (750 mL) bottle of dry white wine
- ¼ cup brandy
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- Juice of 2 oranges
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 2 cups soda water, chilled
- Mint leaves and strawberry slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, simple syrup, and orange and lemon juice.
- Refrigerate for three hours or up to overnight.
- Just before serving, add the soda water.
- Serve chilled or over ice. Garnish with sprigs of mint and strawberry slices, if desired.
Apricot White Wine Sangria
This is my personal favorite white wine sangria recipe. The ingredients build on the apricot notes in moscato d'Asti, which is a lightly sweet fizzy white wine with fruity hints of apricots. It makes about eight 6-ounce servings.
Ingredients
- 1 (750 mL) bottle of Moscato d'Asti, chilled
- ¼ cup Armagnac
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 3 apricots, pitted and cut into wedges
- 2½ cups soda water, chilled
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the moscato d'Asti, Armagnac, simple syrup, lemon juice, apricots, and soda water. Mix well.
- Add the mint leaves for garnish. Serve chilled or over ice.
Peach Raspberry White Sangria
I love how the fruity notes of pinot grigio play off the peaches and berries in this light, fruity white sangria. The recipe makes about eight 6-ounce servings.
Ingredients
- 1 (750 mL) bottle of pinot grigio
- ¼ cup Grand Marnier
- 1 shot amaretto liqueur
- 2 tablespoons super-fine sugar
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Juice from one orange
- 1 pint of raspberries
- 2 peaches, pitted and cut into wedges or chunks
- 2 cups soda water, chilled
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the pinot grigio, Grand Marnier, amaretto, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, raspberries, and peaches. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
- Refrigerate for at least three hours or up to overnight.
- Stir in the soda water.
- Serve chilled or over ice, garnished with mint if desired.
Apple Citrus White Wine Sangria
This sangria, made with a dry riesling, picks up apple and citrus notes from the wine. It's light and refreshing, and it makes about eight 6-ounce servings.
Ingredients
- 1 750 mL bottle of dry riesling
- ¼ cup apple brandy
- 2 tablespoons super-fine sugar
- Juice from 2 oranges
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 2 oranges, cut into quarters or slices
- 1 cup soda water, chilled
- 1 cup sparkling apple cider, chilled
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the riesling, apple brandy, super-fine sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, apples, and oranges. Mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
- Stir in the soda water and apple cider. Serve chilled or on ice.
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Make White Wine Sangria Your Own
We all like what we like, so if there's something you think would taste fab in a white sangria, we say go for it. With light and fruity flavors, it's super easy to customize sangria. And if you wan to play with the classic, there's a basic formula you can easily follow.
White Wine
You'll need one bottle of dry white wine, such as a fruity and herbaceous sauvignon blanc, a crisp chardonnay, a light and aromatic viognier, a vibrant albariño, or a delightful torrontés. There aren't any wrong choices, although you may want to avoid super sweet wines or those that have been heavily oaked. You can even choose a sparkling wine and turn your sangria into a Champagne punch. If you do use sparkling wine, make sure you don't add the bubbles until you're ready to serve since you want to preserve the fizzy character that makes bubbly wines so fun and special.
Spirits
You'll need about ¼ to ½ cup of a spirit. We like brandy for white wine sangria, but you can try other clear or flavored spirits like vodka or gin. Or try liqueurs like amaretto or schnapps.
Citrus Juice
Opt for about ½ cup of freshly squeezed citrus juice. At least half of that should be lemon to balance the sweetness, but you can also use grapefruit, lime, tangelo, or orange juices. A blend of half and half orange and grapefruit juice is super refreshing.
Sugar
You don't need a lot of sugar — just a little to add a hint of sweetness. Use either two tablespoons of superfine sugar (superfine sugar dissolves the easiest) or opt for two tablespoons of honey or ¼ cup of simple syrup. If you use a sweeter wine or use ginger ale or lemon-lime soda in place of soda water, you can omit the sugar. Taste your sangria and add sugar if it isn't sweet enough for your tastes.
Fruit
Add as much fruit as you'd like. We love berries, peaches, nectarines, and other soft fruits, but feel free to add whatever is in season and sounds delicious to you.
Soda Water
Add soda water last, just before you serve to preserve the bubbles. You can also use another fizzy alternative, such as ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, or even flavored sparkling water. You can also add ice or just use super chilled ingredients to keep the sangria cold and refreshing.
Garnish
If you're using whole or cut fruit, then garnishes are optional, but it's always nice for presentation to have a mint or basil sprig and maybe a berry or citrus wedge for garnish.
Enjoy Refreshing White Sangria
White wine sangria is the perfect beverage for hot summer days. Whether it's a backyard gathering or pool party, mix up a batch of white wine sangria and enjoy a refreshing glass of deliciousness.
