The 30 Worst Frozen Foods in America

white sangria recipe :: Article Creator

These 7 Tasty Sangria Recipes Will Spice Things Up On Thanksgiving

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways

These 7 Tasty Sangria Recipes Will Spice Things Up on Thanksgiving

The first time I went to Spain, I tried Sangria and fell in love with it. From that moment on, my fondness for the wine-based beverage has remained. I mean, what's there not to love? Sangria is fruity, sweet, and best of all—fun for sharing. There's really nothing like going to a tapas place with some friends, sharing a pitcher of Sangria, and chatting the night away.

More from StyleCaster

During the holiday months though, I find myself going outside less and less. (Let's just say the cold weather and I are not friends.) Luckily, Sangria is super easy to make at home. While there's no definitive way to make Sangria, there are some commonalities between recipes. If you go to a tapas bar, chances are, their Sangria is made with red wine, orange juice, brandy, sugar, and chopped fruit. Some recipes call for a white wine instead of a red, orange liqueur in place of orange juice, or sparkling water to add a bit of fizz, but for the most part, the main items you'll need don't stray too far away from those five ingredients.

Ideally, you'll want to prep your Sangria the night before you serve it to let all those fruity flavors develop, but if you're really in a time crunch, at least two hours before should do the trick. Once you make it, be sure to cover your pitcher and store it in the fridge to let it do its thing.

Whether you're celebrating Friendsgiving with the girlies or having a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with your relatives, you can't go wrong with making a big batch of Sangria for the night. No matter which recipe you decide on, you can always customize the ingredients as you see fit. Not a fan of apples? Sub that out for pears. You get the idea.

And if you want in on the fun but prefer a non-alcoholic beverage, we've included a mocktail option in this list, too. (You're welcome.)

1. Autumn Sangria

For a drink that reminds you of a true fall harvest, you'll want to make this Autumn Sangria from Garlic Head. You'll just need a bottle of a full-bodied red wine (Rioja is a popular choice), apple cider vinegar, sparkling water, sugar, pomegranate arils, and sliced fruit (apples, pears, and oranges will do). Optionally, you can add a touch of brandy or cognac to the mix, too.

2. Apple Pie Sangria

Craving a little something extra with your obligatory slice of pumpkin pie? Try this Apple Pie Sangria from Eating With Erica. It's made with a base of white Moscato, caramel vodka, apple cider and ginger ale. To make it extra dessert-appropriate, you'll add sliced Granny Smith apples and a few cinnamon sticks.

3. Apple Cider Sangria

This delish Apple Cider Sangria from Garlic Head offers the cozy flavors of fall while still being light and refreshing. The recipe calls for a bottle of dry white wine, apple cider, orange juice, sliced apples and pears, grated ginger, and ground cinnamon. Yum.

4. Raspberry Bourbon Sangria

This Raspberry Bourbon Sangria from Eating With Erica isn't a typical Sangria, but it's still a fruity cocktail with depth. Instead of a wine base, it's made with Chambord Liqueur and Old Forester 100, in addition to grapefruit juice, hibiscus tea, and mint leaves. It's refreshing and not too sweet, pairing perfectly with any meal you have at Thanksgiving dinner.

5. Red Sangria Mocktail

Who said sangrias have to be alcoholic? Mitten Girl's Red Sangria Mocktail is the perfect drink to prep for the whole family. You'll just need sparkling red grape juice, orange juice, lime juice, ginger syrup, sparkling water, pomegranate seeds, and orange slices.

6. Blood Orange Cranberry Wine Sangria

This Blood Orange Cranberry Sangria from Chaos and Wine seamlessly fuses the flavors of fall and winter into one festive drink. To make it, you'll just need Riesling wine, Prosecco, cranberry juice, club soda, simple syrup, sliced blood oranges, and fresh cranberries.

7. White Wine Sangria with Peach Schnapps

This White Wine Sangria recipe from Mitten Girl is so refreshing—perfect for balancing out those heavy dishes at Thanksgiving dinner. You'll just need a white wine (preferably Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio), Brandy, Peach Schnapps, sliced fruit (peaches, grapes, or orange slices), and club soda. It'll definitely be a hit with the crowd!

Best of StyleCaster

4 Thirst-Quenching White Sangria Recipes

Sangria is a popular style of alcoholic punch combining wine and fresh fruit.

getty

Its origins date back to ancient Greek and Roman times, but sangria's contemporary revival witnessed it flourish across Spain and Portugal. The batched beverage, traditionally made with red wine, a few ounces of brandy and chopped fruit like apples, oranges and lemons, is a signature summer sip along the Iberian Peninsula as it's refreshing and low in alcohol. In fact, in 2014, the EU regulated that sangria served in Spain and Portugal must be under 12 percent ABV.

Yet, outside of Spain and Portugal, that hasn't stopped sangria-enthusiasts from experimenting with new recipes — of which one of the most popular styles that emerged is white wine sangria. The most classic swap might be to replace red wine with white wine and citrus for berries, but there are now a variety of refreshing riffs on the classic so there's truly a style of sangria for every taste, from tropical to zesty and floral to herbal.

Furthermore, Sangria is ideal for serving as a pre-dinner cocktail and since you can prepare it in advance (the longer the fruit infuses, the more it imparts its flavor), sangria is a perfect dinner party beverage.

So dust off your favorite bowl or pitcher and test out a few recipes below.

Tips Before Making White Sangrias:

White sangria calls for dry white wine; in this case, varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Pinot Grigio or Vinho Verde work exceptionally well.

The recipes that use one bottle of white wine equate to about four to five servings.

Don't forget to spoon out the wine-soaked fruit to top off each glass upon serving.

Top 4 White Sangria Recipes 1. Clerico

A traditional white sangria recipe from Uruguay is brightened with fresh summer peaches and strawberries.

Ingredients: 1 bottle of dry white wine, 1/2 cup brandy, 1 cup peaches, 3/4 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)

Method: Wash all fruit then dry thoroughly and cut into small chunks. Add the fruit to a pitcher or bowl with the brandy and gently mash the fruit with the liquid using a wooden spoon. Add in the wine and stir. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour for the flavors to combine. Serve in a white wine glass over ice and top with the lemon-lime soda.

2. Lillet Sangria Blanche

This French aperitif lends its honey, blossom notes to a perfect pre-dinner sangria.

Ingredients: 1.5 cups Lillet Blanc, 1.5 cups sparkling water, 1 cup Sauvignon Blanc, 10 tsp of lemon juice, 10 slices of orange, 1 cup of raspberries

Method: Combine all liquid ingredients in a pitcher over large chunks of ice. Pour into a wine glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh fruits. (This recipe is for 10 servings).

3. Chinola Sangria

Chinola's passion fruit liqueur stands in for the typical brandy and fruit juice in this sweet, yet still refreshing, sangria.

Ingredients: 1 bottle of dry white wine, 1.5 cups Chinola passion fruit liqueur, 1.5 cups tonic water, 1/2 cup lime wheels, 1/2 cup guava, 1/4 cup passion fruit seeds

Method: Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice then pour into a wine glass with ice. Garnish with extra fruit.

4. Tropical Style

When you're missing the tropics, whip up this mango, pineapple and kiwi concoction.

Ingredients: 1 bottle of dry white wine, 1/3 cup triple sec, 1/3 cup mango juice, 1/2 cup club soda, 1/2 cup mango cubes, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 cup kiwi

Method: Cut up all fruit into cubes and add to a bowl or pitcher. Add in the triple sec and use a wooden spoon or muddler to extract some of the fruits' essence. Add the wine and mango juice then give a strong stir and let the flavors combine (overnight if possible). Serve in a wine glass filled with ice and top off with club soda.

Rainbow Sangria Recipe

About Rainbow Sangria Recipe: A delightful wine cocktail that is perfect to accompany a dinner party menu. Here is a fruity drink of white wine with grapes, strawberries, pineapple and oranges that would be loved by your guests.

Stack black grapes in the bottom of a tall glass. Add ice cubes over the grapes.

Stack the entire remaining fruits one above the other.

Pour white wine and garnish with strawberry.

Search This Blog

What to Cook