White Peach Sangria Recipe

This white peach sangria is one of my favorite summer cocktails because it is light, refreshing, and easy to make. Fresh, juicy peaches soak in crisp white wine with a splash of peach nectar and orange liqueur, creating a fruity sangria that’s full of fresh summer flavor without being overly sweet.

It’s the kind of pitcher drink that’s perfect for backyard cookouts, weekend brunch, or a laid-back afternoon with friends. The best part? You can make it ahead of time, so when everyone arrives, all you have to do is add a little sparkling water, pour a glass, and enjoy.

I’ll share my favorite wines to use, a few easy variations, and plenty of tips to help you make the best white peach sangria every time.

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White Peach Sangria Recipe

Most sangrias are too sweet for me, which is why I rarely order them at a restaurant. By making this peach sangria at home, you can make it exactly how you like it.

One thing that gets overlooked (even by me, on occasion), is having enough fresh fruit. The fruit that has been sitting in the pitcher all day is delicious, but you’ll want to make sure you have freshly cut fruit to add to everyone’s glass before serving. No one wants soggy peaches, friends.

What is the best white wine for sangria?

For this white peach sangria, I like Sauvignon Blanc or a white Rioja. You can also go with a Pinot Grigio, an Albariño, or a dry Riesling. I would avoid oaky Chardonnay or sweet wines. It’s also worth mentioning that this is not the time to use that expensive bottle you’ve been saving for a special occasion.

Ingredients

• Dry white wine – Use a crisp, dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc as the base of the sangria.
• Cointreau – Cointreau gives the peach sangria a bit of citrusy flavor.
  • Substitutions: Use peach brandy in place of cointreau for extra peachy flavor.
• Fresh peaches – Ripe, juicy peaches add natural sweetness and fresh summer flavor.
• Plums and cherries – Sweet-tart plums and cherries complement the peaches.
• Peach nectar – Peach nectar boosts the peach flavor without making the sangria overly sweet.
  • Substitution: You can make the peach nectar instead of buying it by puréeing 3 or 4 peaches with a few tablespoons of water, then strain it.
• Simple syrup – A little simple syrup lets you adjust the sweetness to your taste.
• Peach seltzer – Peach seltzer adds a light fizz and keeps the sangria refreshing.
• Lemon and lime – A few slices of lemon and lime brighten the flavors and add a touch of tart citrus.

How to make

Here’s a quick summary of how to make white peach sangria. Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe. 

1. Prep – The first step is making the simple syrup. This is simply combining equal parts sugar and water in a pot and simmering until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Slice – Thinly slice peaches, plums, lemon and lime.
3. Add – Add wine, peach juice, simple syrup, and half of the fruit to the pitcher, give it a good stir and refrigerate.
4. Serve – Add ice and fresh fruit to each glass, pour sangria into glasses, top with a splash of seltzer.

Tips for Success

If you have the time, let the sangria sit in the refrigerator all day or overnight. This will help infuse it with all of the luscious fruit juices.

• Use ripe but firm peaches.
• Add sparkling water just before serving.
• Reserve fresh fruit for each glass.

FAQ’s

Variations and substitutions

• Fruit – Add nectarines, strawberries or blackberries.
• Bubbles – Use prosecco instead of seltzer.
• Herbs – Add fresh basil, mint, rosemary or lemon thyme to the glasses.
• No booze – Make it alcohol-free with white grape juice and a splash of fresh orange juice.

Serving suggestions

Serve this drink with appetizers like my tomato bruschetta, melon bruschetta, pan con tomate (tomato bread), or garlic shrimp.

It pairs well with almost anything coming off the grill, like lemon herb shrimp, grilled pizza, or a good bacon cheese burger.

For strawberry lovers, try my strawberry sangria, and for those who love a rosé, my rosé sangria with summer fruits is for you.

Helpful tools and equipment

• Glass pitcher – A colorful glass pitcher is a great way to serve this white peach sangria.
• Wine glasses – These are really lovely glasses for serving your drinks.
• Stemless wine glasses – A similarly shaped glass, without the stem.

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Originally published 7/16/11, most recent update 7/14/26.