White Wine Sangria with Rum

A bottle of Chardonnay, some Grand Marnier, lemonade concentrate, luscious fresh fruit, and more makes for the best White Wine Sangria!

If you’re entertaining this spring or summer, consider adding this fruit-filled wine punch to your menu! Perfectly sippable, this Sangria Cocktail is a show stopper garnished with vibrant fresh fruit!

Why You Must Make

It’s party time! My sister, Maddy, came to town from Denver to sell her one-of-a-kind jewelry made from vintage pieces. I invited my friends and neighbors to come and see her baubles and have a bite to eat. Another one of my sisters, Mary, flew in from Seattle to join the fun. I enjoy serving a signature drink and with the weather cooperating for a change, a cool beverage was in order.

• A glass of white wine sangria is perfect for spring and summer parties. For autumn gatherings, an apple cider sangria is a delicious option!
• It’s light and refreshing as well as beautiful with vibrant fruit in every serving.
• It’s easy to make and some of the prep can be done ahead of time.

Ingredient Notes:

• Dry White Wine – I used Sauvignon Blanc but your favorite fruity white wine will do
• Frozen Lemonade Concentrate – No need to dilute.
• Light Rum 
• Orange Liqueur – I used Grand Marnier, but Cointreau or Triple Sec also work well
• Can of Pineapple Tidbits in natural juices – Not in heavy syrup
• Granny Smith Apple – Leave the peel on for color
• Fresh Strawberries –  Look for red, fragrant berries
• Lemon-Lime Soda  – I used Sprite, but 7-Up or generic brands work fine

Expert Tips: 

To reiterate, here are some tips for How to Make Sangria:

• Make your sangria up to a day ahead of time. Add more perishable fruit like strawberries and any carbonated beverages just a couple of hours before serving.
• To serve, spoon some of the fruit out of the pitcher into glasses then top off with sangria. Some recipes for sangria instruct you to muddle or mash the fruit, but I like seeing the fruit slices and cubes in the glass.
• Select a white wine that won’t compete with the flavors of the sangria. With the lemon flavors in this recipe, a citrusy white wine might not be the best choice. A non-oaky Chardonnay is a better choice than an oaky varietal.
• PRO-Tip: Use inexpensive, but not cheap, wine. There’s no need to use expensive wine with all the other flavors in this white wine sangria.
• With the Spanish origin of sangria, it pairs wonderfully with spicy foods, Tex-Mex, Spanish food and BBQ as long as it’s not too sweet.

Note: Please create and enjoy alcoholic beverages responsibly and in moderation.

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The Recipe:

White Wine Sangria

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Yield 12 or more

A tasty white wine sangria filled with fruit

Ingredients

• 750 ml dry white wine (I used a Sauvignon Blanc)
• 6 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1/2 cup light rum
• 1/2 cup orange liqueur (I used Grand Marnier)
• 1 can pineapple tidbits in natural juices,15.25 ounces
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
• 16 ounces lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up
• Strawberries and orange slices to garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, combine wine, lemonade concentrate, rum, orange liqueur, and pineapple with its juice.
2. Dice apple about the same size as the pineapple and add to sangria. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
3. Before serving, add soda. Garnish glasses with orange slices and strawberries if desired.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of my friend, Sally Gray.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1 glass
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 230Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 20mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gProtein: 1g

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 Mary, me, Maddy 2011

Mary is wearing a dress she made using fabric designed by Maddy