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Easy Traditional White Sangria

An easy, 8-ingredient (1-pitcher!) recipe for traditional white wine sangria. Brandy and wine recommendations included, and seasonally adaptable!
Author Minimalist Baker
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Using a wooden spoon to stir fresh fruit for making White Sangria
4.77 from 26 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 (glasses)
Course Beverage
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Spanish-Inspired, Vegan
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? 48 Hours

Ingredients

  • 1 medium lime (thinly sliced into rounds)
  • 1 medium lemon (thinly sliced into rounds)
  • 1/4 cup organic cane sugar (or sub agave, powdered coconut sugar, maple syrup, or stevia to taste // for drier sangria, omit)
  • 1/4 cup apple brandy (Laird’s Apple Jack brand // or sub brandy, but apple brandy has a subtler apple flavor + smoother, gentler finish)
  • 1/2 medium organic green apple (cored, skin on, chopped into small pieces)
  • 1 medium ripe peach or nectarine (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 750-ml bottle dry, crisp white wine (chilled // I prefer white table wine from Spain or Portugal (I liked Alianca brand!) but Sauvignon Blanc adds a nice complexity, and Pinot Grigio works, too)

FOR SERVING

  • Ice or frozen berries for serving
  • Sparkling water (optional)
  • Fresh mint (optional)
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Instructions

  • Add lime, lemon, and sugar (or other sweeteners) to a large pitcher (or use multiple pitchers if making a larger batch) and muddle with a muddler or gently crush with a wooden spoon for 45 seconds.
  • Add apple brandy and muddle again to combine for 30 seconds. Add apple, nectarine, and strawberries and stir to incorporate. Then add wine and stir once more.
  • Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more sweetener of choice for sweetness, lemon or lime juice for acidity, or fruit. Stir to combine.
  • Add ice or frozen berries and stir once more to chill. Serve as is or with a bit more ice and mint (optional). To dilute the mixture, top off glasses with a bit of sparkling water (optional).
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, though best when enjoyed within the first 1-2 days.

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Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with Sauvignon Blanc, brandy, and organic cane sugar.
*Find a more traditional take on white sangria here.

Nutrition (1 of 6 servings)

Serving: 1 glass Calories: 182 Carbohydrates: 18.5 g Protein: 0.64 g Fat: 0.2 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.07 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 0.7 mg Potassium: 121 mg Fiber: 1.7 g Sugar: 13 g Vitamin A: 100 IU Vitamin C: 23.93 mg Calcium: 10.97 mg Iron: 0.31 mg