There is nothing better than a cold glass of sangria on a hot summer day- agreed?? This Peach, Strawberry, & Rainier Cherry Summer Sangria is not only refreshing, but it's incredibly easy to make ahead for large groups. So what are you waiting for- go make this white wine summer sangria today!
How to make the perfect summer sangria
Though it looks like there is a lot involved in this peach strawberry sangria, it's actually incredibly fast to put together! However, there are a few tips & tricks you'll want to follow:
DO let your fruit steep in alcohol for 2-6 hours before serving
This is truly what gives white wine sangria that fruity flavor- infusing the alcohol with fresh fruit! For this white wine sangria, I used Rainier cherries (which can easily be swapped out for any cherry variety), peaches (which can easily be swapped for nectarines or apricots), lemons, and strawberries. The best part about this sangria recipe? You choose the flavor by the fruit you add in!
DO use a dry white wine
Unless you're looking for a very sweet sangria, I always recommend a drier white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or Pinot Grigio. For this recipe, I used Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc and loved it!
What other ingredients Should I Add to Sangria?
To really highlight the flavors of the fruit in this recipe, I used an unflavored simple syrup, plain vodka, and unflavored soda water. However, you can definitely add flavor to adjust the taste of this cocktail! I wouldn't go completely outside of the flavors already in the fruit, but a citrus-flavored vodka or lemon soda water might add some really nice flavor.
How to Make Simple Syrup:
While you can purchase simple syrup, I always make mine at home. To make simple syrup, simply add equal parts sugar and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir over heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Then, add the simple syrup to your strawberry lemon sangria! I store any leftover homemade simple syrup in the fridge in a closed container.
You can also check out my recipe for Grapefruit Rose Palomas to see how I made a grapefruit rose simple syrup or my Pomegranate Rosé Spritzers where I used a plain simple syrup for more cocktail ideas!
Only Add Soda Water When Ready to Serve the Sangria!
In my recipe below, I separated out soaking the fruit in the alcohol and simple syrup from serving the cocktail with ice and soda water. Why? Because no one wants a flat watery cocktail! If you are making this cocktail for a large group and don't have time to add the specific amount to each glass, simply add the ice and soda water to your pitcher of sangria right before serving. This sangria is best served chilled and cold!
So there you have it, my tips and tricks for the perfect fruit-filled strawberry peach sangria. I truly want you to walk away from this post feeling confident to make this easy summer sangria at home. While this recipe calls for specific fruits and ingredients, please feel free to get creative! Try different fruits, swap out flavored vodka or soda water for unflavored varieties, and even make your own infused simple syrup. The possibilities are truly endless and, if ever in doubt, add more wine!
I hope you are able to share this sangria with your friends and family all summer long!
- TSG
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Peach, Strawberry, & Rainier Cherry Summer Sangria
The most refreshing white summer sangria made with fresh peaches, strawberries, lemons, and rainier cherries. A cocktail that is perfect for every summer party!
Ingredients
- 1 small lemon (thinly sliced)
- 1 large peach (thinly sliced with pit removed)
- 5-6 large strawberries (stems removed and thinly sliced)
- 6-8 rainier cherries (pits removed, sliced in half)
- 1 16 oz bottle white wine (drier wine such as sauvignon blanc preferred)
- ¼ cup vodka
- ¼ cup simple syrup (optional, but makes cocktail sweeter)
- 1 cup soda water
- 1-2 cups crushed ice
Instructions
- Begin by slicing your lemon, peaches, strawberries, and rainier cherries. Add all the fresh fruit to a large container (32 oz or more). Then, add the wine, vodka, and simple syrup to the container. Stir together and let the fruit steep in the alcohol for 2-6 hours.
- Once the fruit has had time to soak, fill each 8 oz wine glass with ½ cup of the sangria mixture including the fruit pieces. Top each glass with ¼ cup soda water and crushed ice. Stir and serve!
- *This recipe makes enough for 4 cocktails, but can easily be doubled for larger groups. Do not add the ice and soda water to the cocktail until you are ready to drink. For the best flavor, let the fruit soak up to 6 hours before drinking.*
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Stephanie says
Can I use triple sec instead of vodka?
Megan says
I wouldn't recommend using the full 1/4 cup of triple sec in place of vodka or it'd be way too overpowering in flavor. You could just not add the vodka and try some triple sec and see how it turns out, but since I didn't make the recipe with that in mind I don't know if it will taste good. Let me know how it goes!
Carol says
Instead of club soda can I add Prosecco? Looking forward to making it this weekend! 🙂
Megan Horowitch says
I personally wouldn't recommend it as it may be too much alcohol in that case. But, I haven't tried it so I couldn't' say for sure! Any sparkling soda water works though.
Carol says
Great thanks! Do u recommend making it same day or can I assemble the night before?
Megan Horowitch says
The fruit needs to steep for 2-6 hours so you can make it in the morning or the night before, but you won't want to add the soda water or ice until right before serving. Hope you enjoy it!
Lynn Horowitch says
A delicious twist on sangria! So refreshing and a big hit at our party.
ShortGirlTallOrder says
It really is the perfect cocktail for a big group!