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Holiday Sangria Recipe with Citrus, Berries and Warm Spice

White Wine Sangria — A Simple, Festive Holiday Recipe

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With holiday parties and seasonal get-togethers on the calendar, this white wine sangria is an easy, crowd-pleasing drink that looks beautiful and tastes amazing. It’s bright, festive, and perfect for serving from a pitcher or a punch bowl.

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This recipe is simple to assemble and can be prepared ahead of time so you can spend more time enjoying your guests. The colorful fruit and bubbles make it especially pretty for holiday tables.

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Serve it in a large glass pitcher, a punch bowl, or ladle it into glasses over ice. Garnish with extra fruit for a festive touch.

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White Wine Sangria

Ingredients

  • 1 (750 mL) bottle white wine
  • 1/2 liter ginger ale
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1 cup pomegranate pearls (arils)
  • 1 (750 mL) bottle sparkling white wine
  • 2 oranges, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the white wine and ginger ale.
  2. Add the sliced oranges, blackberries, cranberries, and pomegranate pearls to the pitcher.
  3. Gently whisk or stir the mixture to combine and distribute the fruit and flavors.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to mingle. Overnight refrigeration is fine and will deepen the flavor.
  5. When ready to serve, add the sparkling white wine and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or fizz if desired.
  6. Serve over ice in glasses, ensuring each glass gets some of the colorful fruit. Enjoy!

Notes and Tips

This white wine sangria is very forgiving and adapts well to substitutions and additions. Here are some tips to make it work best for your gathering:

  • Fruit: Use any combination of fresh fruit you like. Berries, apple slices, pear slices, and citrus all work well. Frozen fruit can be used in a pinch and will help keep the sangria cold.
  • Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter sangria, add a splash of simple syrup, agave, or a little orange liqueur (if you serve alcoholic variations). If you want it drier, reduce the ginger ale or choose a dry sparkling wine.
  • Make ahead: Prepare the base (wine, ginger ale, and fruit) and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Add the sparkling wine right before serving to retain the bubbles.
  • Presentation: Serve from a clear pitcher or a large punch bowl so the bright fruit and colors show through. Add fresh herbs like mint or rosemary for a seasonal touch.
  • Non-alcoholic version: Substitute the wines with non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice or a mix of white grape juice and sparkling water for a festive, alcohol-free option.
  • Chilling: If you need to chill quickly, use a mix of ice and salt in a bucket for the bottle, or place the assembled pitcher in the coldest part of your fridge for a faster chill.

Serving Suggestions

This sangria pairs well with a variety of holiday appetizers and light dishes. Consider serving it with cheese boards, roasted nuts, small canapés, or simple finger foods that complement fruity, bubbly drinks. It’s excellent for brunch or early evening gatherings, and the colorful fruit makes it festive enough for holiday celebrations.

Storage

Store leftover sangria covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Note that the fruit will continue to soften and the carbonation from the sparkling wine will fade over time. For best texture and fizz, add the sparkling wine only when you are ready to serve.

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