The perfect white wine sangria is infused with fresh strawberries and citrus fruits for a bright, refreshing, and easy summer cocktail. Whether you are hosting large gatherings or love to enjoy lazy afternoons, this wine cocktail will hit the spot.
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Bright and Refreshing White Wine Sangria
The first time I made a batch of strawberry white wine sangria, I knew I found my summer beverage. The strawberry flavor infuses into crisp Pinot Grigio in just a couple of hours. By topping it off with a sparkling water, we really get that light and bubbly hit without feeling weighed down by a heavy mixed drink.
Best Wine to Use For Sangria
Here's the vibe we are going for with this sangria: bright, refreshing, crisp, and fun. That means the best white wine will be light and crisp. Pinot Grigio is the perfect warm-weather wine. The kind of crisp white wine you can drink in the early afternoon.
The backup option is a dry Sauvignon Blanc. The important thing to keep in mind is that we don't want anything too heavy or overpowering. A Chardonnay will be too heavy for our white strawberry sangria.
Simple Strawberry Sangria Ingredients
The secret ingredient to our sangria is the orange liqueur. Aside from that, as long as you choose a dry white wine and beautiful summer fruits, you will have an A++ refreshing cocktail.
- 1 Bottle Pinot Grigio
- ½ Orange Liqueur (like triple sec or grand marnier)
- 1 cup Sliced Fresh Strawberries
- 2 Oranges
- 2 Lemons
- 12 ounces Club Soda or bubbly seltzer water
How to Make Sangria for Your Summer Party
Sangria recipes are the perfect cocktail for summer gatherings because they hardly take any time at all. It takes less than 10 minutes to make this white sangria recipe.
- Start by washing and slicing your fresh fruits. Cut the tops off the strawberries and cut them in quarters. Slice the orange and lemons.
- Layer the fruit in a large pitcher.
- Pour an entire bottle of dry white wine into the pitcher. Add ½ cup of orange liqueur.
- Stir the sangria and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
- When you are ready to serve, add 12 ounces of bubbly water or a carbonated beverage.
- Pour into serving glasses and garnish with a strawberry and orange slices or lemon slices.
Proper Beverage Supplies
Grab what you need. It couldn't be more basic.
- Large Pitcher
- Spoon
- Wine Glasses
Fun Recipe Modifications
Do you love bubbles? You can transform your traditional sangria with a prosecco or a champagne. A light and bubbly Prosecco is just the ticket for a brunch or the kind of drink to take you through a lazy afternoon.
Make this a mocktail by infusing club soda or seltzer water with fresh fruit, orange juice, and simple syrup.
More Summer Cocktails to Lock Down
One of my other favorite drinks to enjoy by the pool is a Blood Orange Margarita. It combines blood orange juice with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec for a dynamite drink.
White Wine Strawberry Sangria Recipe Card
White Wine Sangria with Strawberries
Equipment
- 1 Large Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 Bottle Pinot Grigio Wine
- ½ cup Orange Liqueur
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 2 Oranges
- 2 Lemons
- 12 ounces Club Soda Or alternate carbonated beverage
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fruit. Cut the tops off the strawberies and cut into quarters. Slice the oranges and lemons.
- Layer the fruit in a large pitcher. Add the botle of white wine and orange liqueur. Stir well and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- When you are ready to serve, add 12 ounces of carbonated beverage to the pitcher and stir.
- Pour your sangria into wine glasses and garnish with fruit.
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