Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSUR Restaurant and LoungeThe White Sangria Recipe

The White Sangria Recipe

Time45m
Serves8

Tropical Fruits and White Wine and Ketel Vodka

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Ingredients

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Base & Spirits

Method

Base & Spirits

  1. 1

    Combine alcohol

    In a large pitcher (at least 2 quart / 8-cup capacity), pour 4 cups of chilled dry white wine, 1 cup Ketel One vodka, and the optional 1/4 cup orange liqueur. Stir gently to combine.

Fruits

  1. 2

    Prepare fruit

    Wash all fruit. Cut the pineapple into 1/2-inch chunks, dice the mango, halve the grapes, thinly slice the green apple (leave the skin on if desired), and thinly slice the lime and orange. Add all prepared fruit to the pitcher with the alcohol mixture.

  2. 3

    Macerate fruit

    Using a wooden spoon or a muddler, gently press down on the fruit in the pitcher 6–8 times to release juices—do not pulverize. Let the fruit macerate in the alcohol for at least 20 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate for 1–3 hours for deeper flavor).

Sweetener & Flavor

  1. 4

    Add sweetener and citrus

    Stir in 1/2 cup simple syrup and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice into the pitcher. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed—add up to 2 additional tablespoons of simple syrup if you prefer sweeter sangria. If using angostura bitters, add 4 dashes and stir once more.

Finish & Serve

  1. 5

    Chill and carbonate

    Just before serving, gently stir in 2 cups chilled club soda or sparkling water to add brightness and bubbles. Fill serving glasses halfway with ice (about 1/2 cup per glass).

  2. 6

    Serve

    Spoon a generous portion of fruit into each glass, then pour the sangria over the fruit and ice. Garnish each glass with a mint sprig and an extra lime or orange slice if desired. Optionally, serve with a long spoon or straw for stirring.

  3. 7

    Make-ahead notes

    If preparing in advance, combine alcohol, fruit, and sweetener and refrigerate up to 24 hours (don’t add club soda until just before serving). Add ice and club soda right before serving to maintain effervescence.

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