Our Favorite White Sangria
- PREP 1hrs
- TOTAL 1hrs
This white sangria recipe uses two wine varieties: a fruity, floral, and slightly sweet Moscato and an off-dry Riesling. The Riesling’s acidity perfectly balances the Moscato’s sweetness and the fruit in the sangria. You can find excellent bottles of each for $15 to $20.
Remember, sangria is incredibly adaptable! Feel free to adjust any ingredient to your liking—change, substitute, double up, or omit as you please. After all, it’s your sangria! If you find it’s not sweet enough, add a tablespoon of honey or agave nectar to taste.
You Will Need
1 (750ml) bottle Moscato, look for Italian Moscato d’Asti
1 (750ml) bottle off-dry to dry Riesling
1/2 cup (120ml) brandy, optional
1 medium apple, cored and diced
2 peaches, peeled with pit removed and diced (or use 2 cups frozen)
10 fresh raspberries
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Plain or citrus flavored seltzer water, optional
Directions
In a large pitcher combine brandy, apples and peaches then use a wooden spoon to lightly muddle together. Add raspberries, vanilla and the wine.
Stir then refrigerate at least 1 hour or covered for up to 2 days.
Serve chilled and topped with a splash of seltzer water, if desired.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Moscato Suggestions: Look for Italian-made Moscatos that have the words “Moscato d’Asti” on them. These are generally inexpensive, effervescent and quite delicious.
- Riesling Suggestions: Look for off-dry to dry rieslings or those with a listed alcohol percentage of 11 to 12.5. We particularly enjoy rieslings from Washington State.
- Substitutions: Moscato and riesling aren’t the only wines that work, here. Pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc and sparkling wines can work, too. You might find that you need to add some sweetness, keep honey or agave on hand to sweeten up the sangria if you need to.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.