If you love red wine and you love whiskey, you haven’t lived until you’ve tired this cocktail. This way, guests can pour their drinks, and enjoy their bubbles without losing carbonation power throughout the party.This Wine and Whiskey Cocktail is the perfect combination of red wine, whiskey, and lemon with a little splash of simple syrup. If you're Team Bubbly all the way, we recommend making this White Wine Sangria as is, and serving it spritzer style with sparkling water on the side. As we all know, as unfortunate as it may be, bubbles only last for so long. However, to keep this a true make-ahead recipe, we passed on the bubbles. Many sangria recipes call for ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, club soda, or sparkling water. If you do not like grape juice, sub in another light-colored fruit juice in its place, such as peach or mango nectar. Grape juice is mainly responsible for the sugar content of this White Wine Sangria. If you prefer your cocktails on the sweeter side, ditch the vodka and consider adding peach schnapps in its place! CITRUS AND JUICEĪs for the juice, we'll combine freshly squeezed orange and lime juice plus white grape juice.įresh citrus juice is a game changer when it comes to beating the heat via cocktails and is well worth the extra 5 minutes of prep. The vodka serves 2 purposes: It perfectly cuts through and balances out the cocktail's sweetness and it takes this drink from a white wine sipper to a real-deal cocktail. One thing that sets this White Wine Sangria apart is the addition of vodka. If you like your cocktails on the dryer side, consider using Grand Marnier instead. Cointreau is our favorite orange liqueur for adding great flavor and just a touch of sweetness to cocktails. Orange liqueurs like Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or triple sec, are classic additions to white wine and red wine sangria. The best wine for White Wine Sangria would be a crisp, dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, and it's best if you purchase a bottle you would not mind sipping if it were to be served by the glass. It's not a super common ingredient when it comes to sangria, but if you are serving this up in the midst of summer heat, we can't recommend it enough! Mint | Mint has a sweet flavor and is highly refreshing when added to cocktails. If you are using strawberries, remove the stems and cut them into halves or quarters before using. You will need about 2 ½ cups of berries in total. One thing worth noting is the sangria will likely take on a bit of color for the berries, so if you'd like to control the color of your cocktail, look to the berries for direction. You could do a combination of any of the berries mentioned above. Again, you'll slice your citrus into ¼" rings and drop them right into the pitcher.īerries | Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries. We went with lime for a fun pop of green. You can use lemon or lime slices in your sangria. Lime or Lemon | Citrus fruits and sangria go hand in hand. Cut 2 oranges into ¼" slices and drop them right into the pitcher! Oranges | Fresh orange is a classic sangria ingredient. Fruit adds a fresh, sweet flavor to sangria and makes for one seriously irresistible presentation. This easy white wine sangria recipe starts with the fruit. Stir and refrigerate for 2 hours (or up to 24 hours).īy making the sangria ahead of time and allowing those flavors to blend, you can cut out muddling completely.Top with white grape juice and freshly squeezed citrus.Pour in a bottle of white wine, orange liqueur, and vodka.This is basically the fairy godmother of cocktails, there to help you out when you're in over your head, and she's going to look cute while she does it. And on top of all that? It's completely customizable! Just about any berry, apple, or stonefruit will be great in this drink. A little pressed for time today? The whole thing literally comes together in 15 minutes. Want to serve something aesthetically pleasing for your guests? Nothing is as vibrant as the rainbow of fruit we are about to put together. Trying to beat the Summer heat? It's crisp, cool, and refreshing. White Wine Sangria is a great option for a number of reasons. Want to offer a variety? Try our Frozen Margaritas or Vodka Mojitos. Serve this cocktail at al fresco dinner parties, BBQs, and just about any celebration that calls for a crowd, a cocktail, and a patio. The crisp white wine infused with fresh citrus and fruity flavors makes this perfect for slow sipping and enjoyable for just about any palate. It's a light, refreshing, and fruity cocktail perfect for warm weather entertaining. This means if you've got a party on the horizon and you're looking to keep things simple, look no further than White Wine Sangria. Nothing makes hosting easier than a make-ahead, pitcher cocktail.
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