Description
A refreshing, fruit-packed summer sangria that’s bursting with citrus, berries, peaches, and a hint of brandy. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for picnics, patio dinners, and summer get-togethers. Make it ahead, chill it overnight, and pour it over ice for a drink that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Easy to adapt with different wines and fruits—it’s a must-have recipe in your warm-weather rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- ¼ cup brandy
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 peach, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- ½ apple, diced
- ½ cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup blueberries or raspberries
- Sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (to top, just before serving)
- Fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice all fruit and place into a large glass pitcher.
- Pour in the wine, brandy, and orange juice. Stir in sugar or honey if using.
- Mix gently and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Just before serving, add sparkling water or soda for fizz.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint.
Notes
- For a sweeter sangria, use a splash of peach schnapps or Grand Marnier.
- For a red sangria variation, swap the white wine for Garnacha or Pinot Noir.
- Use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes to keep drinks chilled without watering them down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Spanish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg