Classic White Sangria Recipe: The Perfect Drink for Steamy Days
If you’re in the market for something light & delicious, refreshing, and super easy for those warm, sunny days, then you must make this White Sangria! With only a few ingredients, you’ll be mixing up a fizzy, fruity drink ideal for sipping with family or friends.
So today I’ll show you a quick and easy recipe for White Sangria that will do the job and have you feeling cool and filled. Let’s dive right into it!
Ingredients Overview
These are the base ingredients you will use to create this White Sangria. Each ingredient serves an important purpose in balancing and complementing the flavors in the drink:
- Strawberries: They contribute a sweet and tart taste, giving the sangria a fruitiness and brightness.
- Orange & Lime: They provide an acidic balance to the sweetness and a refreshing kick.
- Peaches: The juicy peaches provide a soft, sweet note to counterbalance the citrus fruits.
- White Wine: A dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, serves as the base and adds sophistication to the sangria.
- Lime: These tropical juices deepen the fruity character of the sangria.
- Prosecco: The bubbles provide the sangria with lively effervescence, which makes it extra refreshing.
- Plum Trow (Optional): Adds a sweet, slightly tart kick for those willing to experiment.
Now, getting to the fun part: the recipe!
Cooking is like love: It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.
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How to Make White Sangria: Step-by-Step Instructions
How to Make White Sangria White Sangria is crazy easy and fun to make! Just follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare the Fruits:
- Chop some fresh strawberries to get started. This is going to be your fruit-based mix.
- Cut an orange into wedges and do the same to a lime. These citrus slices will add a zesty zing to your sangria.
- If using peaches, cut them into thin wedges. Sweet and juicy peaches will really nicely balance the citrus fruits.
2. Add Ice:
- Fill a pitcher or large bowl with plenty of ice cubes. This helps cool the sangria down and keeps it refreshing.
3. Add the Fruit:
- Add the chopped strawberries, the slices of orange and lime, and the peaches to the pitcher filled with ice. For optimal flavor, be sure to evenly spread the fruits.
4. Pour in the White Wine:
- Pour a bottle of white wine (750 ml). Add it to the pitcher with the fruits and ice. This is the foundation of the sangria, as it provides that lovely wine taste.
5. Add Tropical Juices:
- Add some mango and passion fruit juice to give a tropical sweetness to the sangria. The juices balance out the wine and citrus fruits for a more rounded, fruity taste.
6. Top with Prosecco:
- To add a little sparkling magic to your sangria, pour in a bottle of Prosecco. And the bubbles of Prosecco, sparkling and celebratory!
7. Add Plum Trow (Optional):
- For an extra dose of flavor, you can splash in a good bit of plum throw. Perfect for a sweeter and more sour taste, this ingredient is for the variety lovers of sangria.
8. Mix It All Together:
- Lightly stir all together—delectable sangria! Ensure the fruit is well coated in the juices, and ensure the wine is uniform throughout.
9. Chill and Serve:
- Chill the sangria for at least 30 minutes in the fridge so the flavors meld. Serve over ice in glasses. Cheers!
Serving Recommendations, Storage Advice, and Variations
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Serving Suggestions:
- Garnish individual servings of your sangria with additional slices of orange, lime, or strawberries for a pretty, refreshing presentation.
- Spoon into wine glasses or mason jars to create a fun rustic vibe.
Storage Tips:
- Any leftover sangria you can keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Seal it to preserve the all-heaven, all-sparkling Dan from the Prosecco.
- Because the fruits are added fresh, they may begin to soften over time, so for the best flavor, try to drink up within the first day or two.
Variations:
- Mix Up The Fruit: Add different fruits such as apples, grapes, or pineapple for more flavor variety.
- Herbal Twist: Drop a few fresh mint leaves or some basil into the sangria for an herbal note.
- Sweeten It: If you like a sweeter sangria, add a little honey or simple syrup.
FAQs
- Can I prepare this sangria in advance?
- Yes! White Sangria actually tastes better when left in the fridge for a few hours because it gives all the flavors a chance to meld. You can make it a day in advance for best results.
2. Do I have to use Prosecco?
- Prosecco lends the sparkling drink a fizz-bubble effect, but sparkling water or soda can be substituted for an alcohol-free drink. The drink will taste delicious regardless!
3. Can I substitute red wine for white in this sangria?
- Yes! If you replace the white with red wine, you end up with Red Sangria. It will be a different flavor, but just as good!
4. Can you make a non-alcoholic version of this sangria?
- Absolutely! Simply forgo the wine and Prosecco—a mix of fruit juice and fizzy water will do. You’ll still end up with a refreshing, bubbly drink!
Ingredients
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 orange, sliced into wedges
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced into thin wedges
- 750 ml dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay)
- 1 cup mango juice
- 1 cup passion fruit juice
- 750 ml Prosecco
- Plum (Optional): Add about 2 tbsp, or to taste, for a sweet and slightly tart kick
Instructions
- Chop strawberries; slice oranges, limes, and peaches. Add to pitcher with ice.
- Add the white wine, the mango & passion fruit juice, and the Prosecco.
- Stir gently and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- And do try adding mint or other fruits for more flavor variations.
- For optimal flavor, consume within a few days.
