Tropical Pineapple White Wine Sangria: Your Vacation in a Glass

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.

pineapple white wine sangria garnished with fresh pineapple ring

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.
pineapple white wine sangria ingredients

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

  1. Refrigerate all ingredients until cold.
  2. Pour wine into a cocktail shaker.
    white wine in a cocktail shaker
  3. Add pineapple juice.
    adding pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with wine
  4. Add coconut water.
    adding coconut water to a cocktail shaker with wine and pineapple juice
  5. Shake until well blended.
  6. Place some pineapple and cherries in wine glasses.
  7. Pour the sangria into the glasses.
  8. Garnish with pineapple if desired.
two glasses of pineapple white wine sangria garnished with pineapple ring

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.
two glasses of pineapple white wine sangria
pineapple white wine sangria garnished with fresh pineapple ring

Tropical Pineapple White Wine Sangria

A light, refreshing cocktail that brings together the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut with crisp white wine. This easy-to-make sangria is perfect for summer gatherings and offers a delightful alternative to traditional red sangria.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cocktail, Pineapple White Wine Sangria, White Wine Sangria
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 41kcal

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

You can add additional pineapple juice and coconut water if desired. Adding more pineapple juice and coconut water will make for a lighter cocktail.

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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