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Add the sparkling water or ginger ale to the jug and stir.Gently stir everything together with a wooden spoon. When you are ready to serve, transfer the marinated fruit into a large glass jug and add the chilled white wine.Once the sugar has dissolved, add the brandy and liqueur (if using), and place the bowl in the fridge to allow the mixture to macerate for at least three hours. Add the sugar to the fruit and mix well.Chop the seeded apple and nectarine into chunks, slice the strawberries and grapes lengthwise and add to the bowl.Slice the citrus fruits into quarters, remove the seeds and place in a large bowl.As an optional extra, add some brandy and/or orange-flavoured liqueur to enhance the flavours of the Sangria.Fine white sugar is best as it is easier to dissolve, but honey, date syrup, and coconut sugar also work well. Allow the fruits to macerate for a few hours so that the wine has a chance to soak up the delicious flavours and add natural sweetness.Grapes and strawberries are also great additions for colour and sweetness. Use fresh citrus fruit and a combination of white fruits such as apples, nectarines or peaches for a lovely summery flavour.Avoid bold, heavier-bodied white wines like Chardonnay or an aged Semillon, as they can interfere with the delicate flavours of the fruit.

A Prosecco is also a great choice if you like your Sangria with a little fizz. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, try a wine with sweeter, fruitier flavours such as a Riesling or Moscato. Albariño/Alvarinho, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, work best in a white Sangria. Do not use an old wine or one that you wouldn’t drink, as it will affect the fresh flavours of the fruit.

While Sangria is very versatile and lends itself to different ingredients, it’s still important to use a good drinkable white wine.

Prosecco is also a great choice if you prefer a Sangria that sparkles.įollow the basic rules below to obtain the best Sangria: It’s not always easy to get your hands on Albariño/Alvarinho in Australia, but a crisp and minerally Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio make fantastic alternatives. Given the cocktail’s Iberian heritage, a Spanish Albariño (or Alvarinho as it's known in Portugal) is the ideal choice. To make a white Sangria, light to medium-bodied dry style of White Wine works best. Flavoured with tart citrus and sweet and ripe stone fruit, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a warm and balmy Australian summer afternoon. White Sangria is a modern and refreshing twist on its classic cousin.

A traditional red Sangria cocktail is made with a delicious mixture of red wine, juice and fresh chopped fruit. Rightly so, given that its name is derived from the Spanish word for blood (‘sangre’). Most people associate Sangria with red wine.