Name: White Sangria Recipe: Crisp, Fruity, Dangerously Refreshing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 2 bottles dry white wine; ½ cup orange liqueur; ¼ cup brandy; ¼ –½ cup simple syrup; Orange (lemon, lime, apple, berries); Sparkling water or prosecco

Introduction

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White Sangria is summer in a pitcher: light, crisp white wine loaded with fresh fruit, a touch of citrus liqueur, and just enough sparkle to keep everyone coming back for “one more splash.” Bubbly, not too sweet, and infinitely customizable—this is the drink that turns any gathering into an instant party. Presented in a clear glass pitcher swimming with colorful fruit slices, optionally garnished with fresh mint, this White Sangria offers a stunning pale-gold glow and vacation vibes that disappear faster than the ice melts.

Ingredients

For the Classic White Sangria (serves 8–10 / 1 large pitcher): • 2 (750 ml) bottles dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Albariño)
• ½ cup orange liqueur (Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Grand Marnier)
• ¼–½ cup brandy (adjust sweetness)
• ¼ cup simple syrup or honey (to taste)
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 1 apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
• 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
• 1–2 cups sparkling water or prosecco (add just before serving)
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

For Serving: • Plenty of ice, extra fruit, mint

Step-by-Step Process

Make simple syrup (if using)
Dissolve equal parts sugar + hot water; cool.
Layer fruit
In a large pitcher, add sliced citrus, apple, and berries.
Add liquor
Pour in orange liqueur, brandy, and simple syrup/honey. Muddle fruit gently to release juices.
Add wine
Pour in both bottles of chilled white wine. Stir well.
Chill
Refrigerate 2–8 hours (overnight is best—flavors meld beautifully).
Finish with bubbles
Right before serving, add cold sparkling water or prosecco and stir gently.
Serve
Fill glasses with ice, add fruit from the pitcher, and pour sangria. Garnish with mint.

6 Tips for the Perfect White Sangria

• Chill everything beforehand—warm sangria is sad sangria
• Use dry, crisp wine—sweet wine makes it cloying
• Don’t add bubbly until serving—keeps the fizz alive
• Muddle fruit lightly—releases flavor without making it cloudy
• Taste before serving—adjust with more citrus or syrup
• Make it a day ahead—flavor gets even better

6 Variations and Customization

• Peach White Sangria: add sliced peaches + peach schnapps
• Tropical: pineapple, mango, coconut rum
• Berry Blast: triple berries + Chambord
• Skinny: skip syrup, use Diet Sprite + extra fruit
• Sparkling Only: replace still wine with prosecco
• Rosemary Citrus: add rosemary sprigs + grapefruit

6 Storage and Serving Tips

• Best within 24–48 hours—fruit starts to break down after
• Keep refrigerated—remove fruit after 48 hrs if storing longer
• Add fresh fruit when serving day 2 for a pretty look
• Serve ice-cold in stemmed wine glasses or mason jars
• Quick refresh: top with fresh bubbly and mint
• Perfect with tapas, grilled seafood, or backyard sunshine

Nutritional Information

Based on 10 servings (5 oz each):
• Calories: 190 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 18g (Sugars 15g)
• Alcohol: ~10% ABV

FAQ

1. Can I make it non-alcoholic?
Yes—use white grape juice + sparkling water + extra fruit.

2. My sangria is too strong/sweet?
Too strong → add more sparkling water. Too sweet → squeeze extra lime.

3. Best white wine for sangria?
Dry, inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio—save the good stuff for drinking straight.

4. Can I prep the day before?
Absolutely—best 12–24 hours ahead (add bubbly right before serving).

5. What if I don’t have orange liqueur?
Use more brandy or a splash of orange juice + extra simple syrup.

Conclusion

This white sangria is pure liquid sunshine—light, bright, fruity, and so refreshing you’ll lose count of how many glasses disappear. One pitcher and suddenly everyone’s barefoot, laughing, and asking for the recipe while reaching for another pour. Keep a few bottles of cheap white wine in the fridge and fruit in the crisper, and you’re always 5 minutes away from the drink that turns any afternoon into an instant vacation.