White Sangria A lighter version of traditional sangria may use white instead of red wine. Peaches, cherries, and nectarines are added in White Sangria recipe to provide a sweet yet crisp flavor. Any white wine chosen for this recipe should not be too dry. It’s slightly less alcoholic than the classic, but equally maybe even dangerously refreshing.

Ingredients

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup water

1 cup diced ripe peaches

¾ cup diced plums

1 cup pitted cherries

1 cup diced nectarines

8 slices peeled oranges (about 1)

1 bottle (750 ml) white wine

6 tablespoons orange juice

6 tablespoons lemon juice

½ cup Amaretto

1 pint (480 ml) sparkling water

Method 

1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

2. Combine the fruit gently in a bowl. Combine the sugar-water, wine, orange juice, lemon juice, and Amaretto in a large pitcher.

3. Add the fruit to the pitcher and stir gently to combine.

4. Add the sparkling water and serve immediately, or allow the mixture to sit refrigerated (for up to 12 hours) before finishing with the sparkling water and serving over ice. 

5. To serve, spoon ¹⁄³ cup of the fruit into each of the glasses and pour the liquid over. Recipe by The Culinary Institute of America