Our easy White Sangria is a light & refreshing summer cocktail that is a definite crowd-pleaser! Made with a dry white wine and all the best summer fruit in one pitcher. This white wine sangria recipe is perfect for a patio happy hour, 4th of July celebration, or any family gathering!
The Best White Sangria
At the end of a hot summer day, we love nothing more than kicking up our feet and enjoying the perfect cocktail! Our white wine sangria is quickly mixed up in one pitcher, really hits the spot and is the ideal drink. We love a good red sangria, but have found that this summer sangria recipe is lighter and tastes so good during those warmer months. Everyone is going to be asking for this one again and again!
Looking for another summer cocktail? You have to try our Frozen Old Fashioned!
What You Will Need
- bottle of crisp white wine – just pour in your favorite white wine from your local liquor store.
- whole limes, lemons, & oranges – use one of each for their citrus fruits juice and then cut one of each into slices that are added to the pitcher.
- simple syrup – a little bit added for that touch of sweetness, feel free to adjust to your personal preference.
- orange liqueur – highly recommend using Grand Marnier, but triple sec or another liqueur are great options too.
- fresh berries – love using a combination of strawberries, raspberries, & blueberries but any types of fruit work here.
- ice cubes – always a must when making any of your favorite cocktails.
- tonic water – perfect for a splash of bubbles on top! Ginger ale, club soda, or sparkling water would also good options.
How To Make White Sangria
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather all of the ingredients.
Now grab your favorite pitcher and pour in the entire bottle of wine.
Next, cut a lime, lemon, and orange in half. Squeeze the juice into the pitcher of wine. Cut another lime, lemon, and orange into slices and add to the large pitcher along with the simple syrup & liqueur.
Then add in the berries and give it all a good stir with a wooden spoon. Let it all sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
Serve over ice with a splash of tonic water on top. Garnish as desired!
Recipe FAQ
In the recipe card below we used a simple white wine blend, but it is also great with a pinot grigio, pinot gris, or sauvignon blanc!
A typical sangria recipe is made up of wine, fresh fruit, and a little bit of a fruit liqueur or fruit schnapps.
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White Sangria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Refrigeration Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Description
A bright, crisp and delicious White Sangria that is perfect for sipping next to the pool or lake all summer long! So easy and so good!
Ingredients
- 1 750ml bottle white wine
- 2 limes, divided
- 2 lemons, divided
- 2 oranges, divided
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Gran Mariner
- 1 cup fresh berries
- ice
- tonic water
- garnish: fresh mint and more berries
Instructions
- Pour white wine into a tall pitcher.
- Cut 1 lime, 1 lemon and 1 orange in half. Squeeze juice of each into the pitcher. Add simple syrup and Gran Mariner. Stir to combine.
- Thinly slice 1 lime, 1 lemon and 1 orange. Add to pitcher along with fresh berries.
- Place in refrigerator for 3 hours (or overnight).
- To serve, put ice in a glass, pour White Sangria over top. Top with a splash of tonic water and garnish with fresh mint and additional fresh berries (frozen berries would work too).
Notes
- Serving Right Away: If serving right away feel free to add ice to the pitcher after it sits for 3 hours or you can add some frozen berries instead of ice to help keep it cool.
- White Wine Recs: we used a white wine blend but a pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc would be great!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 272
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 5.2 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.8 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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