Mint Berry White Wine Sangria is pure refreshment on hot summer days. Made with fresh fruit and sparkling Moscato white wine (or non alcoholic sparkling apple cider), this sangria is cooling, bright and cheerful, and a delicious cooler to sip.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This white Summer Sangria is a fun and festive drink to enjoy all summer long. It's perfect at picnics, BBQ’s, a day at the beach, an evening around the fire pit, or for luncheons or other entertaining.
This drink is perfect any time you want something light and easy to drink.
- Fast and Easy to make. Just combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher and let it chill for a few hours.
- Versatile. You can use any type of sparkling white wine or sparkling non alcoholic juice you like. My favorite is sparkling Moscato, as it's sweeter than Prosecco. You can also add different types of berries.
- Perfect for parties. This sangria is festive, fun, and sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
- Refreshing. With our without wine, this sangria cooler is a delicious way to beat the heat!
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Mint Berry White Sangria Ingredients
- How to Make White Sangria
- Mint Berry Sangria Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Mint Berry White Sangria Ingredients
This light and fruity sangria is made with orange juice, sparkling Moscato wine, fresh berries, mint, and a touch of sweetness. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, with a hint of minty freshness.
This easy summer cooler can be made with either sparkling white wine of choice (Cava, Prosecco, Moscato, etc) or use any sparkling flavored water, or even sparkling white grape juice or apple cider. It's delightful to sip on hot days which ever way you mix it up.
- Sparkling White Wine (Moscato) or Sparkling white juice (apple, grape, or even clear soda).
- Orange Juice - Fresh or from carton.
- Raspberries - Fresh, washed.
- Blueberries - Fresh, washed.
- Strawberries - Washed, hulled, and quartered.
- Peaches - Or a pear, sliced.
- Lemon - Sliced thin, for garnish.
- Sparkling water - Chilled.
- Mint Leaves - Fresh, washed mint leaves removed from stem.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make White Sangria
By varying the fruit and wine combinations (or sparkling juice) you use, you will end up with totally different flavor profiles each time you make this white sangria recipe.
The best part about this white sangria recipe is that it's so easy to make. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher, stir to combine, and chill for at least an hour. Then, serve over ice and enjoy!
Prepare The Berries
- Wash and trim the fruit.
- Slice the peach, discarding the stone. Quarter the strawberries.
- In a large pitcher, add the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and slice peaches.
- Use a long wooden spoon to 'muddle' the fruit to release their juices.
Add Lemon Slices
- Wash and thinly slice the lemon, add lemon slices and orange juice to the pitcher of muddled berries and refrigerate for one hour.
Add Sparkling Wine and Water
- Add the sparkling water and the sparkling Moscato (or sparkling juice) to the pitcher and stir to mix.
Garnish and Serve
- Pour the fruity sangria with some of the fruit into glasses with ice. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.
Mint Berry Sangria Serving Suggestions
Serve this stunning Mint Berry White Sangria Cooler in a pitcher. Or, freeze some of the fruit and juice in a bundt cake pan. Then, add the frozen fruit ring and the sangria to a large punch bowl for a stunning presentation.
Whether you serve this beautiful beverage from a pitcher or a punch bowl, your guests will be delighted at this fruity cooler.
Some great outdoor entertaining recipes to serve with this refreshing white sangria cooler include:
- Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
- Easy Skillet Blueberry Crisp (Gluten Free)
- Kimbap - Korean 'Sushi' Rolls
- Savory Puff Pastry Tarts
- Italian Charcuterie Board
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this mint berry sangria recipe:
- Use sparkling non-alcoholic apple cider or white grape juice instead of sparkling wine.
- Add different types of fruit, such as blackberries, basil leaves, and pomegranate poms.
- Add a splash of brandy or rum for an extra kick.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this this mint berry white sangria recipe.
- Beverage Pitcher, 72 oz
- Beverage Dispenser (2.6 gallon) on Wooden Pedestal
- Party Beverage Dispenser (2 gallon) with Stainless Steel Pedestal
Storage and Reheating
- If you have leftover sangria, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It will no longer have the fizzy sparkle, but it will still taste delicious!
- You can also freeze leftover sangria and fruit in ice cube trays and use them to make stunning sparkling water cocktails!
Tips for Success
- Use a good quality sparkling white wine. White Moscato is on the sweet side, Prosecco is on the dry side. Cava is Spanish sparkling wine, and it come in sweet and dry varieties also.
- Sparkling grape juice is a perfect non alcoholic option.
- Don't over-sweeten the sangria. The natural sweetness of the berries and muddled peaches should be enough.
- Chill the muddled fruit for at least an hour before adding the sparkling wine and sparkling water. This allows the flavors to blend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Substitute white grape juice or sparkling white grape juice for the white wine.
You can serve the sangria in individual glasses or a pitcher. Be sure to use glasses that make it easy for the berries to be eaten while drinking the sangria.
This Mint Berry White Wine Sangria is a great recipe to make any time of year, but it's especially popular during the summer months. The fresh berries and mint add a touch of lightness and freshness that's perfect for hot weather.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Mint Berry White Sangria Cooler
Ingredients
- 2 cup strawberries washed, hulled, and quartered
- 1 cup blueberries washed
- 1 cup raspberries washed
- 2 peaches sliced thin
- 1 lemon washed and sliced thin
- 1 bottle Sparkling Moscato or white grape juice
- 2 cup orange juice or peach juice
- 16 oz sparkling water
- ½ cup mint leaves fresh, washed, removed from stem
Instructions
- Wash and trim the fruit.
- Slice the peach, discarding the stone. Quarter the strawberries.
- In a large pitcher, add the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and slice peaches.2 cup strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup raspberries, 2 peaches
- Use a long wooden spoon to ‘muddle’ the fruit to release their juices.
- Wash and thinly slice the lemon, add lemon slices and orange juice to the pitcher of muddled berries and refrigerate for one hour.1 lemon, 2 cup orange juice
- Add the sparkling water and the sparkling Moscato (or sparkling juice) to the pitcher and stir to mix.1 bottle Sparkling Moscato, 16 oz sparkling water
- Pour the fruity sangria with some of the fruit into glasses with ice. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.½ cup mint leaves
Notes
- Use a good quality sparkling white wine. White Moscato is on the sweet side, Prosecco is on the dry side. Cava is Spanish sparkling wine, and it come in sweet and dry varieties also.
- Sparkling grape juice is a perfect non alcoholic option.
- Don’t over-sweeten the sangria. The natural sweetness of the berries and muddled peaches should be enough.
- Chill the muddled fruit for at least an hour before adding the sparkling wine and sparkling water. This allows the flavors to blend.
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