White sangria Calories

To make white sangria, combine white wine with chopped fruit and chill it so the flavours mingle. Add sparkling water or soda just before serving to keep the drink fizzy.

White sangria is made with white wine, while red sangria uses red wine. White versions tend to taste lighter and more citrus-forward; red versions usually have deeper wine and red-fruit flavours.

A dry or off-dry, fruit-forward white wine works well in white sangria. Choose a bottle you would enjoy drinking on its own; the fruit and other additions will change its flavour, so an expensive wine is not necessary.

Common choices for white sangria include oranges, lemons, apples and peaches. Grapes, berries or pears also work; use ripe fruit that will hold its shape, and wash it before cutting.

White sangria can be sweet, especially when a recipe includes fruit juice, liqueur or added sugar. For a drier drink, start with dry white wine and reduce or leave out the sweet additions.

Yes, you can mix the wine and fruit for white sangria ahead and chill it so the flavours develop. Wait to add soda or sparkling water until serving, otherwise it will lose its fizz.

White sangria can usually be kept covered in the refrigerator for about two days, but the fruit softens and its flavour changes as it sits. For the freshest taste, drink it the day you make it.

White sangria pairs well with seafood, grilled fish, mild cheeses and light appetisers. Its citrus and fruit flavours suit fresh, simply seasoned dishes better than very rich or heavily spiced food.

Yes, replace the wine in white sangria with non-alcoholic white wine or white grape juice, then add fruit and soda. Grape juice is often sweeter, so taste it before adding any extra sweetener.