This peach sangria recipe combines wine, peaches and bubbly water for a drink that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and the perfect way to brighten up any gathering.
Our peach sangria recipe is the ultimate crossover. Wine and a fruity cocktail? Sign me up! This refreshing, fruit-filled drink is a creative way to dress up a bottle of wine that might not be entirely to your taste. Add juicy peaches, strawberries and mint to white wine and sparkling water, and you’ll have a balanced, sweet-tart sipper with a subtle fizz that’s great for warm-weather gatherings. Made with the season’s freshest fruit (or frozen fruit, if it’s all you have!), this is one sangria recipe you will return.
Peach Sangria Ingredients
Peaches: When choosing a suitable type of peaches, there is no wrong answer. White peaches are sweeter and more delicate in flavor, while yellow peaches offer a tangier, bolder taste. No matter the kind and color, you want ripe, firm peaches that are fragrant and slightly soft to the touch. You can even use frozen, thawed peach slices in a pinch.
White wine: A crisp, dry white wine like sauvignon blanc works well thanks to its citrusy and herbal notes, which complement the fruit in the sangria. You can also use pinot grigio or a light, not-too-oaky chardonnay for a mellow, fruity undertone. There are so many great white wine grape varietals and so many types of wine that it’s easy to get lost in the sauce. What’s notable about this white peach sangria recipe is its flexibility; most white wines will do the trick, even the sweet stuff.
Peach schnapps liqueur: Sweet and peach-tastic, schnapps adds sugar and a kick of alcohol—but not so much that it overpowers the drink.
Sparkling water: Bubbly is best! Sparkling water gives the sangria a refreshing fizz, making it lighter and more effervescent. Use flavored sparkling water like grapefruit, passion fruit or lemon, or double down on the peach for added flavor. Just steer clear of sugary sodas; the schnapps and the fruit are sweet enough.
Strawberries: For this sangria, we want ripe, fresh, juicy strawberries. Their tart sweetness and bright red color also make this cocktail visually stunning. Like with the peaches, if you only have frozen strawberries, use them.
Mint leaves: Fresh mint provides a cool, refreshing finish to our concoction, enhancing the overall flavor with its bright green notes. Tear the mint leaves slightly before adding them to release their oils. If you’re not a fan of mint, use fresh basil for a different type of herbal twist.
Directions
Step 1: Combine and chill
Combine the peaches, wine and peach schnapps in a large pitcher. Stir them well to mix the flavors. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate it for about one hour to allow the ingredients to chill and the flavors to meld together.
Step 2: Add bubbles
Once chilled, stir in the sparkling water, strawberries and mint. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the sangria.
Step 3: Serve and enjoy
Serve the sangria over ice in glasses.
Editor’s Tip: For an elegant touch, garnish each glass with extra mint leaves, peach slices and strawberries.
Peach Sangria Variations
Spirit switch: Use apricot brandy or another fruit liqueur, like triple sec, instead of schnapps. Peach-infused vodka or even a splash of peach bourbon can take this sangria to the next level, but they have a higher alcohol content, so consider using a smaller amount.
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