PiI’ll never forget the first time I served this Pineapple White Wine Sangria at a backyard gathering. After years of making traditional red sangria, I wanted something lighter for a particularly hot summer day. When my friend Maria, who typically declined alcohol altogether, asked for a second glass and then requested the recipe, I knew I’d created something special. The combination of crisp white wine with tropical pineapple and coconut water transformed an ordinary Saturday afternoon into a mini tropical getaway. This has since become my signature summer drink, requested at every gathering from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Why This White Wine Sangria Stands Out
- Lighter Alternative – Offers a refreshing change from traditional heavier red wine sangria.
- Tropical Flavor Profile – Delivers the beloved taste of a piña colada in an elevated wine cocktail.
- Incredible Simplicity – Requires just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time.
- Crowd-Pleasing Appeal – Attracts even those who typically don’t enjoy wine-based drinks.
- Versatile Base – Easily customizable with different fruits and flavor additions.
- Perfect for Gatherings – Scales beautifully for everything from intimate dinners to large parties.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- White Wine – Serves as the base of the sangria, contributing alcohol content and complex flavor notes.
- Pineapple Juice – Adds tropical sweetness and the signature flavor of pineapple.
- Coconut Water – Contributes subtle coconut essence while helping balance sweetness with electrolytes.
- Fresh Pineapple – Provides edible garnish that infuses additional flavor and offers a treat at the bottom of your glass.
- Maraschino Cherries – Adds a pop of color and a sweet contrast to the tangy pineapple.
White Wine Selection Guide
The type of white wine you choose significantly impacts the final flavor profile:
Sweet Options
- Moscato – Offers flavors of orange blossom, peach, and honeysuckle for the sweetest sangria.
- Semi-dry Riesling – Provides balanced sweetness with crisp fruit notes.
- Gewürztraminer – Contributes aromatic floral notes with moderate sweetness.
Dry Options
- Chardonnay – Contributes more body and sometimes vanilla notes, depending on oak aging.
- Pinot Grigio – Creates a crisper, less sweet sangria with subtle fruit notes.
- Sauvignon Blanc – Adds herbaceous qualities and bright acidity.
How to Make Pineapple White Wine Sangria
- Refrigerate all ingredients until cold.
- Pour wine into a cocktail shaker.
- Add pineapple juice.
- Add coconut water.
- Shake until well blended.
- Place some pineapple and cherries in wine glasses.
- Pour the sangria into the glasses.
- Garnish with pineapple if desired.
Recipe Tips for Pineapple Summer Sangria
- Add more pineapple juice or coconut water for a lighter cocktail.
- Add a shot of coconut rum or vodka for a more potent drink.
- If using canned pineapple, ensure it is packed in 100% pineapple juice and contains no added sugar or syrup.
Tropical Pineapple White Wine Sangria
Ingredients
- 8 ounces white wine Moscato, semi-dry, or dry
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces coconut water
- 1 cup pineapple
- 6 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Refrigerate all ingredients before making the sangria. You want them cold and not at room temperature.
- Pour the wine, pineapple juice, and coconut water into a shaker. Add ice if desired.
- Shake until well blended.
- Place pineapple pieces and cherries in wine glasses.
- Pour blended sangria into the glasses.
- Garnish with pineapple if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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