Here’s how to make the best white wine sangria with fruity flavors! A handful of ingredients is enough to prepare a light and refreshing drink.
Sangria couldn’t be more ideal for summer entertaining. And we have a secret for you. There is even something After more refreshing than the classic red wine punch: White sangria! White sangria is made with white wine instead of red wine. This results in a crunchy, sweet, and grassy flavor. Some sangria recipes load them up with sugar or ginger ale, but we prefer the traditional Spanish method. How to Prepare White Sangria: Spanish Style! It comes out nuanced and just sweet enough.
Ingredients for white sangria
Sangria is a traditional wine punch originating in Spain. Classic red sangria is made with red wine and chopped fruit, and often orange juice or brandy. White sangria, made with white wine, is also popular. After living at university in Spain years ago, I developed an intense love for such things. While I usually drank red sangria in the country, white sangria also holds a place in my heart for its crisp and refreshing taste.
Here are the ingredients you need to make this classic white sangria:
- peaches
- Green apple
- lemon
- Fresh mint
- White wine
- brandy
- sparkling water (Optional)
Best wine for white sangria
For this white sangria recipe, you will need a bottle of dry white wine. If you find it, bring in the Spanish atmosphere with a Spanish white wine! But you can use your favorite variety. Some of the best wines for white sangria are:
- Albarino (Spanish white wine!)
- Rice dry
- pino grey
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
How to make white sangria… the Spanish way
This white wine sangria method is inspired by our favorite Spanish chef, Jose Andres. The “Spanish” way of preparing sangria recommended by Chef Jose is as follows:
- Macerate the fruit for 20 minutes: Mix the sangria fruit with the sugar and let it macerate or stand at room temperature and break down. This allows the fruit aromas to penetrate the wine even better.
- Add liquids: Add white wine and cognac. Throw in a few lemon slices.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. This allows the flavors to mix and unfold.
Note on timing: Do not store for more than 4 hours!
For this white sangria with wine and fruit, refrigerate up to 4 hours ahead of time. However, we do not recommend longer storage. Why? After 4 hours, the fruit may break down and start to get mushy. The flavor also starts to get duller than bright. So for this recipe, you should prepare it on the same day.
Serve with sparkling water for a sparkling twist
Once you’re ready to serve this white sangria, add ice and lots of fruit to the glass. If desired, fill the glass with mineral water. It’s not mandatory but adds a refreshing effervescence. It’s also a tradition in Spain. (Just don’t add sprite or ginger ale. It spoils the flavor!)
Eat the fruit as you serve!
Finally: Don’t let the fruit go to waste! When serving sangria, the easiest way is to serve it with skewers. Let your guests nibble the rest of the fruit in wine with the skewers into their drink. It’s a perfect “dessert” or after-meal refreshment!
Foods that go well with sangria
Speaking of food… what foods go well with white sangria? About everything. Although sangria is Spanish, you don’t have to settle for Spanish cuisine. Almost any summer dish works. Here are a few ideas:
More sangria flavors to try
There are many variations of this famous drink! After making this white sangria, here are the top sangria varieties to try:
This white sangria recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
The description
Here’s how to make the best white wine sangria with fruity flavors! A handful of ingredients is enough to prepare a light and refreshing drink.
- 2 ripe peaches
- 1 green apple
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Bottle of dry chilled white wine
- ⅓ cup Cognac or Grand Marnier
- 1 a handful of mint leaves
- 1/2 Lemon, sliced
- Mineral water to serve (optional)
- Cut the peaches and apples into bite-sized pieces and place in the bottom of a large pitcher. Sprinkle with sugar and stir. Leave to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, pour in the white wine and cognac. Add the fresh mint and the thinly sliced lemon slices. Stir and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. (Do not exceed 4 hours or the texture of the fruit will begin to degrade.)
- Pour the white sangria into glasses filled with ice and top with a squirt of sparkling water (if desired). Add fruit to each glass, preferably on long skewers for an easy snack.
- Category: drink
- Method: Ice
- Kitchen: Spanish
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: White sangria, white wine sangria
More wine cocktails
Wine drinks are easy to make and always taste amazing! Here are some of our favorite wine-based cocktails:
- Red wine spritzer No time for sangria? Prepare a spray bottle of red wine instead!
- Rosé Spritzers Add bubbles to your favorite rosé wine to make it the perfect summer drink.
- Lillet Spritz This light and airy drink is accompanied by a delicious fortified wine: Lillet Blanc. Or try this delicious Lillet G&T.
- Best Frose (Frozen Rosé) Tastes like rosé wine! It’s all natural, with wine and strawberries.
