Easy White Sangria with Fresh Fruit

This Easy White Sangria with fresh fruit is the perfect cocktail for summer parties, brunches, girls night or any party occasion. It’s sweet and refreshing and made with a few simple ingredients.

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While red sangrias get all the attention, White Sangrias are crisp, light and so refreshing. They’re perfect to enjoy on a sunny afternoon with friends and family with fresh fruit, charcuterie plate of dry-cured meat and cheeses, and light appetizers.

What I love about this recipe is that it can be customized to make it lighter, stronger, or even change up the fruit. I share options below that you can have fun experimenting with when you  make your own White Sangria.

What Fruit to Use

The base recipe uses blueberries, strawberries and cherries, but you can swap them out with grapes (cut in half), cranberries, apricots, apples or pears. Use 4-5 cups of fruit total and use a mix of sweet and tart fruit.

What White Wine to Use

Pick a white wine that’s fruity, slightly acidic and with a touch of sweetness like a viognier, pinot grigio or a sauvignon blanc.

How to Make This Sangria Less Sweet

Swap out the ginger beer for club soda or sparkling water. Or if you don’t like ginger beer, try it with a natural lemon-lime soda.

How to Make This Sangria Stronger

Add a bit more bourbon or orange liqueur, or even add a cup of prosecco wine.

Can You Add Essential Oils

Yes, you can add essential oils to this white sangria recipe to give it a boost of flavor. Essential oils that would work well are orange, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit. Be sure to use essential oils that are labeled for dietary use. This is the only brand of essential oils I recommend for cooking and making cocktails .

How to Make White Sangria

1. Pit 2 cups of cherries and cut in half. Cut 1 cup of blueberries in half. Slice 2 cups of strawberries into 1/4 pieces.

Blueberries, cherries, and strawberries in a bowl

2. Combine prepared fruits with 1 bottle (750 ml) of chilled white wine. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes to blend flavors.

White sangria in a glass pitcher with fresh fruit

3. Add 1/2 cup orange liqueur, 1/2 cup bourbon, 24 oz of chilled ginger beer, and 1/2 cup of whole blueberries. Optional: Add 2-3 drops of lemon or tangerine essential oil.

White sangria in glasses with a pitcher in the background

4. Stir and serve over ice with a large scoop of fruit in each glass.

White sangria in a glass pitcher and glass with fresh fruit

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Easy White Sangria

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This Easy White Sangria is the perfect cocktail for summer parties, brunches, girls night or any party occasion. It's sweet and refreshing and made with a few simple ingredients. 
 
5 from 60 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, spanish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • Cherry pitter
  • Cutting knife
  • Large pitcher

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 bottle white wine, chilled 750 ml bottle of viognier, albarino or sauvignon blanc
  • 2 cups cherries
  • 2 cups strawberries
  • 1.5 cups blueberries
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur Cointreau or similar
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 24 oz ginger beer, chilled

Instructions
 

  • Pit cherries and cut in half. Cut about two thirds of the blueberries in half. Slice strawberries into 1/4 pieces.
  • Combine prepared fruits with white wine. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Add 1/2 cup orange liqueur, 1/2 cup bourbon, 24 oz of chilled ginger beer, and 1/2 cup of whole blueberries. Optional: Add 2-3 drops of lemon or tangerine essential oil. 
  • Stir and serve over ice with a large scoop of fruit in each glass. 
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Notes

How to Choose a White Wine
Use a white wine with a fruity, slightly acidic, and with a touch of sweetness like viognier, albarino, or a citrusy sauvignon blanc.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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9 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This red sangria recipe is a true gem! The balance of flavors between the bold red wine, the sweetness of fresh fruits, and the subtle kick of brandy creates a delightful symphony for the palate. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow, even for those new to making sangria. I can already imagine the beautiful color and enticing aroma that will fill the room when preparing this drink for friends and family. Whether for a laid-back summer gathering or a cozy night in, this red sangria is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. I can’t wait to give it a try and raise a toast to good times ahead! 🍷🍓🍊🍇