Golden Hour White Sangria
Bright, crisp, and full of fresh citrus flavour, this Golden Hour White Sangria is the kind of drink that instantly feels like summer. Fresh peaches, citrus, berries, and chilled white wine come together with a splash of elderflower and sparkling water for a pitcher that's light, refreshing, and perfect for warm evenings on the patio.
Prep time
15 min + 2–4 hrs chill
Cook time
0 min
Serves
Ingredients
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The Sangria
- 1 bottlechilled white wine (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Riesling)
- ½ cupelderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
- ¼ cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cupfreshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsphoney or maple syrup (optional)
- 1peach or nectarine, sliced
- 1orange, thinly sliced
- 1lemon, sliced
- 1 cupstrawberries, sliced
- ½ cupgreen grapes, halved
- fresh mint leaves
- sparkling water or prosecco, for topping
Ingredients
The Sangria
- 1 bottlechilled white wine (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Riesling)
- ½ cupelderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
- ¼ cupfreshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cupfreshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsphoney or maple syrup (optional)
- 1peach or nectarine, sliced
- 1orange, thinly sliced
- 1lemon, sliced
- 1 cupstrawberries, sliced
- ½ cupgreen grapes, halved
- fresh mint leaves
- sparkling water or prosecco, for topping
Instructions
Build the Sangria
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In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, elderflower liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey if using. Stir well.
Add the Fruit
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Add the peach slices, orange slices, lemon slices, strawberries, grapes, and fresh mint. Gently stir again.
Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours to allow the fruit to infuse the sangria with flavour. Overnight works beautifully as well.
Serve
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Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria over top, making sure each glass gets some fruit. Top with sparkling water or prosecco just before serving for extra brightness and bubbles.
Melissa's Notes
Sauvignon Blanc gives this sangria a crisp citrus-forward flavour, while Riesling creates a slightly softer, fruitier version. Fresh mint makes the entire pitcher feel extra refreshing. Prosecco adds a beautiful brunch-style sparkle for entertaining. Frozen grapes work wonderfully instead of ice cubes and help keep the sangria chilled without watering it down. This sangria is best served very cold on warm summer evenings.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (approximate)
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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