White Sangria

Cool off with this refreshing white sangria recipe made with chilled white wine, liquor, and fresh summer fruit.

White sangria might be the best cocktail to enjoy on a hot summer day. It's light, citrusy, and so refreshing. If you're like us, you start craving this drink when the sun starts setting later. Learn all you need to know about how to make white sangria below.

How to Make White Sangria

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

White Sangria Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this white sangria recipe: 

• Liquor and liqueur: This white sangria starts with a combination of peach schnapps and cognac. 
• Sugar: Sweeten things up with ¼ cup white sugar. Of course, you can adjust this amount to taste. 
• Fruit: Use the freshest oranges and mangos you can find for the most delicious results. 
• Wine: A dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc or chardonnay, is the best option to make sangria with. Make sure to chill your bottles before preparing your sangria. 
• Ginger ale: A liter of chilled ginger ale adds carbonation, giving the white sangria pleasant bubbles.  

Where Does Sangria Come From?

We owe thanks to the counties of Spain and Portugal for coming up with this delicious summer beverage. This drink first popped up in their streets during the middle ages when the word friar was more associated with a holy order rather than a fryer full of cooking oil. While people have mixed wine, sugars, spices, and fruits for centuries

Today, sangria has a specific definition under European law. All true sangria must come Spain or Portugal and have less than 12 percent alcohol by volume. But as many sangria aficionados know, the best sangria comes is made with your own hands.

How to Make White Wine Sangria 

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this white sangria recipe: 

1. Combine the schnapps, cognac, sugar, and fruit. Chill for at least one hour. 
2. Stir in the wine and ginger ale. 

Substitution Ideas

This white sangria recipe calls for oranges and mangos, but you can add whatever fruit you want! Here are some fresh and colorful ideas: 

• Strawberries
• Green apples
• Peaches
• Limes
• Blueberries
• Lemons

What to Serve With White Sangria

Drink sangria with your favorite summer meals. This refreshing white sangria pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, pork, or fish. Need some tasty inspiration? Try one of these top-rated ideas: 

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Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“I just made this for the first time for a backyard barbecue and it was awesome,” says Tlanisek. “Refreshing and not too sweet.”

“People go wild for this stuff,” according to julietdavis. “It's my go-to recipe for entertaining — and it's so good you'll see your guests' eyes roll to the backs of their heads on the first swirl.”

“Big hit any time I make,” raves Annie Leiman-Lorenzetti. “I prefer using frozen peaches and frozen mango; it keeps the drink cold without watering down the taste.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams and Keaton Larson