Kiwi can be included in a white sangria.
White sangria, or white sangria, is a delicious and refreshing wine punch. From Spain, this refreshing drink is a mixture of white or sparkling wine with the ripest fruits of summer. Try preparing white sangria for a Spanish-themed dinner, garden wedding, or any warm-weather celebration.
Typically, white sangria uses fruits that are characteristic flavors of fruity white wine. Peaches, nectarines, crisp green apples, and tropical fruits are all appropriate for infusing white wine. To make a basic white sangria, cut the fruit into small pieces, place in a pitcher, and fill with the white wine of your choice, adding sugar or honey if desired. Let the mixture chill for several hours or overnight, as the wine absorbs the flavors of the fruit. When serving, top with mineral water or sparkling wine for a touch of carbonation.
Peaches are commonly added to white sangria.
While Spanish white wines are traditional for sangria, don’t be afraid to try your favorites. A dry Pinot Gris will capture citrus flavors well, while a heady Viognier or Gewürztraminer will soak up the sweetness of ripe peaches, infusing the drink with floral notes. White Zinfandel will give the drink a gloriously pink hue, making each glass look like a sunset of color. Beware of heavily oaked wines, such as many California Chardonnays; While delicious in its own right, the woody flavors can overwhelm and clash with the delicate fruit.
Nectarines are often added to white sangria.
A more recent popular white sangria combo makes use of an unusual tropical delicacy, the kiwi. To make a delicious kiwi sangria, combine white wine and a simple sugar syrup with a mixture of sliced kiwi, green apples, green grapes, and lemon or lime juice. For a wonderful extra kick, add about 1 cup (8 oz) of orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec. After a few hours for the flavors to meld, serve in tall glasses with ice, adding a few ounces of lye. to each glass.
White sangria is made with white wine.
Combining sangria mixes with additional flavored liqueurs is a great way to make the drink more complex. Try making a fragrant white sangria with peaches and mangoes, spiked with peach liqueur and a splash of cognac. Or make a crisp early spring version with apple schnapps, tart green apples, lemon wedges, and the freshest raspberries you can find.
Sleeves can be worn in a complex white bleed.
If you want to make sparkling white sangria, skip the traditional French champagnes and try cava, a dry Spanish sparkling wine. As the carbonation is likely to decrease during the soaking process, be prepared to add some freshly opened cava or mineral water at the last minute to increase the bubbles. Sparkling sangrias are crisp and refreshing, and a welcome variety for wedding toasts or baby shower drinks.
Green grapes are used to make varieties of white sangria.
It’s extremely easy to make a non-alcoholic version of white sangria. Use white grape juice from a winery, which is generally better and less diluted than store-bought varieties. Or try a non-alcoholic wine like those offered by Ariel Vineyards. The key to a good sangria isn’t the drink, it’s the delicious combination of fruity and floral flavors, so don’t feel left out of the goodness of sangria if you’re not a drinker.