For fruits, we love anything that screams spring or summer so berries, mango or grapes work great. We like an orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau. Since we are adding a lot of other sweet components we like to keep the wine dry and high in acidity so things like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo or a dry Riesling would work great here.Īn added liqueur isn't required, but highly advised. You can customize and pick your favorite of each and you'll have your own sangria recipe that you'll be sure to love. Sangria needs 5 things: Wine, liqueur, fruit, sweetener, and something bubbly. Wait to top it off with seltzer until you're ready to serve. the sangria will sweeter and more flavorful. Give the sangria time to chill in the fridge before serving and the flavors will meld together. If you need us, we'll be by the pool sipping these with a sangria slushy in the other hand. 😉

To make things even better, they get soaked in Grand Marnier, an orange liqueur often used in Margaritas, for a bit before going into the sangria pitcher.

Sangria made with white wine is a lighter (both in color and on the palette) alternative to the original. It's also makes for a super refreshing summer drink. This easy white-wine sangria recipe has all of your favorite fruits (and if it doesn't, go ahead and add them). The sangria we drink today comes from Spain where it is more common to use red wine. It's likely that Sangria grew in popularity because at the time a fermented drink, like wine, was safer to drink than water and it was common to mix the wine with spices and herbs. Sangria has a long and interesting history dating back to the Middle Ages.

Type of wine for sangria