Refreshing White Wine Sangria Recipe with Fresh Fruit

This simple, fruity White Wine Sangria blends strawberries, peaches and mango juice for a refreshing summer drink. The natural sweetness of the fruit is balanced by bright citrus from limes and oranges, making it an ideal beverage for backyard gatherings, picnics or casual afternoons outdoors.

White Wine Sangria

I love sangria, especially in warm weather. Fresh fruit, citrus and wine combine into a light, sippable drink. This white wine sangria keeps things simple and bright: a bottle of your favorite white wine, fruit juice (mango works beautifully), peaches, oranges, strawberries and lime. To boost fruit flavor I use a touch of brandy and peach schnapps instead of triple sec.

This recipe is easily customizable—swap in your preferred fruits or juice, and adjust sweetness to taste. For a nonalcoholic option try a chilled fruit lemonade or cucumber-mint lemonade. Finish the sangria with fresh mint and a splash of sparkling water for effervescence just before serving.

White Wine Sangria Ingredients

• Peaches or nectarines – about 1 cup, sliced; use fresh, seasonal fruit.
• Orange slices – for both flavor and garnish.
• Fruit juice – 1/2 cup; pure mango juice works well, but fresh-squeezed orange or nectarine juice are great alternatives.
• Lime – sliced for color and a citrus brightness.
• Strawberries – about 1 cup, sliced; substitute blueberries or apple if desired.
• White wine – one 750 ml bottle; see wine suggestions below.
• Liquor – 1/4 cup brandy and 1/4 cup peach schnapps to enhance the fruit-forward profile.

Best White Wine for Sangria

Choose a wine you enjoy drinking. I prefer a drier style like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc for balance. Pinot Grigio is another crisp, less sweet option. If you prefer a sweeter sangria, try Moscato. For a celebratory twist, substitute Prosecco or Champagne and add it right before serving to maintain the bubbles.

How To Make White Wine Sangria

This sangria takes about 5 minutes to assemble and benefits from a few hours of resting to let the flavors meld. It’s easy to scale up for larger groups.

• Assemble: In a large glass pitcher, combine sliced peaches, orange slices, lime slices and strawberries.
• Add liquids: Pour in the white wine, fruit juice, brandy and peach schnapps. Stir gently to combine.
• Rest: Refrigerate for a couple of hours (or overnight) so the fruit infuses the wine. Add sparkling water or chilled Prosecco just before serving if you want fizz.
• Serve: Pour into glasses with fruit and garnish with extra citrus or mint. Enjoy chilled.

Variations and Tips

• Use any fruit you like: Berries, pineapple, mango or apples all work—mix-and-match depending on season and taste.
• Add herbs: Fresh mint or basil sprigs add aroma and freshness.
• Make it sparkling: Swap part or all of the wine with Prosecco or Champagne just before serving to preserve bubbles.
• Seltzer for fizz: Add seltzer right before serving to stretch the batch and add light carbonation.
• Scale up: Double or triple the recipe for parties—this sangria keeps well and is crowd-pleasing.
• Let it meld: The longer it sits, the more fruit flavor and sweetness the sangria absorbs; making it a day ahead enhances depth.
• Adjust sweetness: If you prefer sweeter sangria, stir in agave syrup or a simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water, cooled, to taste.

Storage and Freezing Instructions

• Store: Keep assembled sangria covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add carbonated ingredients only just before serving to retain bubbles.
• Freeze: Freeze sangria in an airtight container to blend later as a slush or to turn into boozy popsicles, or thaw and serve chilled.

More Cocktail Recipes To Try

If you enjoyed this White Wine Sangria, try other fruit-forward cocktails or sangria variations for summer entertaining.

Recipe

A simple fruity white wine sangria made with oranges, white peaches and fresh fruit juice, finished with a splash of sparkling water if desired.

Ingredients

• 1 cup peaches or nectarines, sliced
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1 (750 ml) bottle white wine (Chardonnay recommended)
• 1/2 cup fruit juice (mango juice recommended)
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup peach schnapps

Instructions

1. Add sliced peaches, orange, lime and strawberries to a large glass pitcher.
2. Pour in the white wine, fruit juice, brandy and peach schnapps. Stir gently to combine.
3. Refrigerate for a couple of hours to allow flavors to develop. Add sparkling water or Prosecco just before serving if desired. Serve chilled.