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Spanish Cocktail: White Wine Sangria

Sangria, the wine cocktail of Spain! Throw in the perfect party fun with this classic drink.

November 7, 2021
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Difficulty Easy
Servings 6-8 people
Preparation 150 mins
Cooking 0 mins
Total 150 mins

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Slice apples, oranges, strawberries and peaches. Add the sliced fruit to a large pitcher. Then add sugar, lemon juice and orange juice.
  2. Add the wine and stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Add the brandy. Mix for another 30 seconds.
  4. Then wrap the jug with cling film and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. In this way, the taste of fruits and wine will combine. If you don't have time, add ice to the pitcher. Leave to cool in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  5. After the cocktail has cooled, put ice and club soda in a glass. Add the cocktail mix to the glass. Serve cold with orange slices.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 White Sangria
Serves 6-8
Amount Per Serving
Calories169
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2 g0.3%
Sodium 16 mg0.7%
Protein 0.8 g1.6%
Potassium 207 mg4.4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

  • Use fresh and ripe fruits. Fruit adds fresh flavor and sweetness to the sangria.
  • Add seasonal fruits to the cocktail. You can use strawberries or peaches in summer and apples and pears in winter.
  • Instead of white wine, you can also use red or rose wine.
  • Add fresh ginger.
  • You can use club soda or champagne to add bubbles to the cocktail.
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Sangria is a fruit and wine based beverage. This Spanish classic pairs perfectly with tapas and Mexican food. Traditionally made with red wine, this special cocktail recipe can also be made with optional white or rosé wine.

Make your own White Sangria recipe at home with white wine, citrus and seasonal fruits. Enjoy a jug of fruity cocktail with your loved ones.

What is Sangria?

Sangria is the wine cocktail of Spain. There are several variations of sangria. Usually wine and orange juice are used in every recipe. The color of sangria depends on the wine. Red sangria is made with red wine; white sangria is made with white wine.

Orange juice is the most preferred ingredient in sangria recipes. Orange, pineapple, peach, apple or pear are preferred as fruit. Sugar, agave or maple syrup are preferred as sweeteners. Club soda or champagne is used to add bubbles to the cocktail. Brandy, cognac or liqueur are also used to make this cocktail.

What Wine Is Best For Sangria?

When choosing a wine for sangria, make sure that it is a good and delicious wine when drunk alone. The best red wine for sangria is a dry, fruity wine with good acidity and low tannin.

For white sangria, a dry, crisp white wine like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Riesling works best.

Sangria is classically made with Spanish wine. The most well-known of these is Rioja. Also, Garnacha, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are also ideal for making sangria. Ganache and Pinot Noir are the most preferred wines in sangria making. This is likely due to the low tannin and fruitiness of these red wines. The amount of tannin in Cabernet Sauvigno is higher than in these wines.

Pick your favorite dry white wine and make sangria with liqueur, fruit, sweetener, and soda.

What Are The Best Fruits For Sangria?

It is important that the fruit does not disperse for a long time when choosing for a sangria cocktail. Tasty and durable fruits give better results. Choose fruit by looking at the fruit notes in the wine you use. Use fresh fruit. The fruits that go best with the Sangria cocktail are; orange, apple, strawberry, peach, pineapple, pear and raspberry.

What To Serve with White Sangria?

White wine sangria goes well with many dishes. It pairs perfectly with Spanish and Mexican food in particular.

Here are our delicious recipes that you can serve with White Sangria:

How Much Alcohol Is In A Sangria?

This sangria recipe varies depending on how it's made. The alcohol content of Sangria made with wine only is less than the recipe made by adding brandy. Generally, the alcohol content in sangria is less than 12%.

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