Description
This refreshing Peach Sangria recipe combines dry white wine with peach schnapps, brandy, and fresh fruit slices to create a perfect summer cocktail. Sweetened with sugar or honey and topped with club soda for fizz, it’s a light, fruity drink ideal for gatherings or a relaxing evening.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1 bottle dry white wine (750 ml, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 1/2 cup peach schnapps
- 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
- 1 cup club soda or sparkling water, chilled
Sweeteners
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
Fruits
- 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced strawberries or raspberries (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the liquids and sweetener: In a large pitcher, pour the white wine, peach schnapps, and brandy if using. Add the sugar or honey, stirring thoroughly until the sweetener is fully dissolved to ensure a smooth and balanced flavor.
- Add the fruit: Incorporate the thinly sliced peaches, orange, lemon, and berries if using into the pitcher. The slices will infuse their flavors into the sangria, creating a fruity and aromatic blend.
- Chill and infuse flavors: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, to allow the fruit to infuse the wine mixture thoroughly, enhancing the depth of flavor.
- Add fizz and serve: Just before serving, stir in the chilled club soda or sparkling water to add a refreshing fizzy finish. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint if desired for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- For a sweeter sangria, substitute the dry white wine with Moscato or Riesling.
- Freeze sliced peaches to use as ice cubes to chill the drink without diluting the flavors.
- Adjust the amount of sugar or honey to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Try adding other seasonal fruits for variation, like pineapple or cherries.
