Try This Simple, Tasty and Customizable White Wine Sangria Recipe (2024)

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Updated on 04/25/23

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Tested byTom Macy

Tom wears many co*cktail hats. He is a professional bartender, bar owner, recipe creator, and drink writer, though he prefers the title "obsessive co*cktail nerd."

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 8 servings

Yield: 1 pitcher

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White wine sangria is light, refreshing, and an ideal drink for a hot summer day, yet this fabulous co*cktail requires only a few, easy-to-find ingredients. There is no single recipe for sangria, which makes it well-suited to adaptation and variation.

While red wine sangria is most common, white wine makes a lighter-bodied version that is very easy to drink. All you need is white wine, some fruit, a bubbly component such as lemon soda, club soda, cava, or prosecco, and an optional liqueur. But all is fair in the sangria game, so any additions or substitutions you can think of can also yield a flavorful beverage.

Strongly associated with Spain, sangria dates back to Roman times when drinking wine with herbs and fruits was considered safer than consuming water. Nowadays, sangria has captured the whole world's imagination, not the least because it has so many versions and additional ingredients. Nonetheless, our very simple recipe makes a wonderful no-hassle drink that is most welcome with savory and spicy appetizers—think shrimp, small tapas, patatas bravas, cheeseboards, or meatballs.

Sangrias are easy to make and even easier to drink, and each offers a unique taste adventure.White wine lovers enjoy the fresh citrus, apple, and other fruit flavors that are highlighted by the wine's zippy acidity.

If you want to give this a quick tropical spin, add mango, pineapple, and kiwi into the mix, or go all berries for a pinkish hue. Choose a white wine like sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio and always use a wine you'd drink by the glass. Even though the fruit will mask the wine's flavor somewhat, buy a decent bottle. There's no need to splurge, but avoid cheap wines as their bad flavors come through and spoil the sangria experience.

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"Sangria is one of the great crowd-pleasing drinks. Most people find it delicious, and it's made in quantities to serve a crowd. There are many ways to customize it. The easiest is to use different fruits. Apples and peaches are wonderful additions. Orange liqueur is also a traditional ingredient in sangria instead of orange juice." —Tom Macy

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium oranges, cut into wedges, or 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 lemon (2 3/8 inch diameter), cut into wedges

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle white wine, chilled

  • 2 ounces brandy, optional

  • 2/3 cup white sugar

  • 2 cups club soda, or ginger ale

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. Squeeze the juice from the citrus wedges into the pitcher. If possible, remove the seeds and toss in the wedges. If you're using orange juice instead, add it to the pitcher.

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  3. Pour the white wine into thepitcher with the fruit.

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  4. If using, add the brandy and the sugar. Stir very well to ensure that all of the sugar is dissolved.

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  5. If not serving right away, place it in the fridge. Add the ginger ale or club soda just before serving so the sangria retains its sparkle. Serve cold and enjoy.

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Quick Sangria and Marinated Sangria

  • If you need a sangria ASAP, and your wine is not chilled, prepare the sangria but serve it over lots of ice.
  • However, if you have the time, we recommend preparing the sangria—minus any bubbly elements—the night before to allow the flavors to meld. This makes an even tastier drink.

Make Your Own Favorite Sangria

Sangrias are very forgiving. To find a recipe that suits your palate best:

  • Choose a wine: Usea good quality sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, riesling, albariño, gewürztraminer, viognier, or pinot gris.
  • Pick the fruits: The citrus fruits included in the recipe are essential to creating a basic sangria. But add to the flavor with any other typesof fruits. In total, you should need only 1 or 2 cups of additional fruit. Two small mangoes, one small apple, one small papaya, or one small pineapple should give you plenty of fruit to work with. A small container each of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are enough for a berry version.
  • Adjust the sweetness: For a drier sangria, add less sugar and/or use more club soda. For a sweeter sangria, add the sugar as instructed and use ginger ale or lemon-lime soda instead.
  • Add some booze: Many sangria recipes include a small amount of liquor along with the wine. We recommend brandy, a flavorful fortified wine that's a classic ingredient in sangria, but other versions use orange liqueur, like Grand Marnier or Cointreau, or elderflower liqueur.

How Strong Is Sangria?

Sangria is a relatively low-alcohol drink, making it nice for daytime gatherings and summer parties. Even with the brandy included, sangria tends to weigh in at between 5 to 10 percent ABV—lighter than a glass of wine.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
288Calories
1g Fat
59g Carbs
3g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories288
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 59g21%
Dietary Fiber 8g27%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 168mg841%
Calcium 118mg9%
Iron 1mg7%
Potassium 614mg13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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