Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with this easy and Festive Christmas Sangria Recipe! This white christmas sangria is the perfect drink to bring a little holiday spirit to your gatherings. Made with white wine, fresh fruit, and winter flavors like apple cider, apples, and pomegranate, this white sangria recipe is simple to prepare yet full of elegance and charm.
This versatile recipe lets you mix and match your favorite seasonal ingredients to create a signature drink you will love. Perfect for sipping by the fire or toasting under the mistletoe, this white wine sangria will quickly become your go-to festive beverage. Cheers! Salud!
Sangria recipes have always been a staple for gatherings at our home, but there's something about this time of year that calls for a little extra festive touch. Given how busy it can be to prepare for a christmas dinner or christmas eve celebrations, I find ways to ease the cocktails portion by making easy recipes. And better yet, some that can be batched and made ahead of time. I recommend this recipe for holiday sangria as the perfect addition to a holiday menu.
While a classic red wine sangria is always a hit, this white wine twist feels fresh and seasonal. It pairs nicely with winter fruits and the heavier dishes served at Christmas time.
If you're like us and love to offer a mix of sweet and savory treats, pair this sangria with our Crostini with Cheese and Strawberry-Fig Preserves. The preserves' festive flavor and red color complement a holiday spread your guests won't forget!
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❤️Why We Love This White Christmas Sangria
- An easy way to bring christmas cheers to any holiday gathering - This simple recipe is ideal for spreading festive joy during holiday parties or a cozy family get-together. The perfect cocktail for the busy holiday season! We make it for both christmas day and new year celebrations.
- A big-batch cocktail for stress-free hosting - This christmas sangria recipe is a lifesaver! We love a good sangria that can be prepared ahead of time and even tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together. It’s the ultimate festive drink for a crowd, letting you focus on your guests rather than mixing cocktails all night.
- A sweet sangria with the perfect balance of flavors - This recipe combines winter fruits, apple cider, and white wine to create a perfect holiday cocktail with sweetness. It’s versatile and delicious for any holiday party menu!
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If you are like us and love festive drinks, we hope you try one of our indulgent holiday drinks on our site. Here are some of our favorite recipes to try. These options will be great for a holiday cocktail menu or to add to a christmas drinks lineup.
- Ponche Crema Recipe (Venezuelan Spiked Eggnog) - Our favorite! A traditional Venezuelan holiday drink; this creamy, spiced (and spiked) eggnog is a true crowd-pleaser for holiday parties because you can make it ahead of time, and tastes even better the longer it sits. In Venezuela, we enjoy Ponche Crema as a special treat on Christmas Day (well... maybe all December long ?).
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- Perfect Apple Cider Fall Margarita (Easy Recipe!) - A seasonal favorite recipe that pairs a homemade apple cider syrup with tequila for a refreshing holiday recipe that transitions seamlessly from fall to winter celebrations.
- Decadent Dulce de Leche Martini Cocktail with Rum - This rich and creamy holiday cocktail is perfect for sipping by the fire (if you have one ?). Sweet Dulce de Leche liqueur and rum make an indulgent choice for Christmas drinks and any festive gathering.
These holiday drinks will bring extra cheer to your holiday season, and we hope you try all of them! Which one will you try first? ?
Equipment you'll need
To make and serve this recipe, you’ll need just a few essential items:
- Large Pitcher: A pitcher with a wide mouth makes it easy to stir everything together.
- Stemless wine glasses.
- Mason Jars (optional): Mason jars are great for storing leftover sangria or for preparing individual servings in advance. They’re functional and add a charming touch to your holiday setup.
Ingredients and Substitutions
This easy holiday sangria recipe brings together the right balance of seasonal fruits and flavors for a festive drink that’s sure to impress. With basic ingredients like a bottle of wine, apple cider, and fresh citrus, this recipe is simple, delicious, and endlessly customizable.
Mix and match your favorite “winter flavors” to make this sangria uniquely yours—whether you choose blood oranges, green apples, or even pomegranate juice, the possibilities are endless. This versatile recipe is perfect for any holiday gathering and it is easy to adjust based on what you have on hand!
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- White wine (we used pinot grigio for this recipe) - see notes below on wine tips.
- Apple Cider (regular or bubbly apple cider; apple juice works as a substitute).
- Pineapple Juice - adds a tropical twist (orange juice is a suitable substitute).
- We use three liqueurs to add more flavor - Brandy, Peach Schnapps, and Orange Liqueur (such as triple sec or grand marnier).
- Bubbles - We love the bubbly lift of Ginger Ale, but club soda is a great swap if you prefer a less sweet sangria. While ginger beer adds a bold flavor, we found it overpowering — but it’s worth trying if you’re a fan of ginger beer.
- Fruits - We used orange and red apple for this recipe. Orange slices bring freshness; blood oranges if you can find them, add a festive, rich color too. The sliced red apples provide a lovely contrast, but green fruit like granny smith apples also add color and a tart twist).
Wine Suggestions
When making white wine christmas sangria, choosing the best wine for your sangria is about personal preference and the flavors you want to highlight. We used pinot grigio for this recipe because it's a crisp and versatile dry white wine. You can adapt this recipe to suit your taste or what you have on hand.
Choosing the best white wine:
- Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc (our favorites) are excellent options for a light and crisp white sangria. A Dry Riesling also adds a hint of natural sweetness without being too sugary, for a slightly sweet sangria.
- For a festive sparkle, add some sparkling wine for a bubbly twist. We love Prosecco or any dry sparkling white pairs nicely with this recipe.
If you prefer a Rosé Sangria - For a lighter twist, you could consider a rosé wine, it adds a pleasing blush color and fruity undertones that pair well with the other flavors.
For red wine sangrias, wines like pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon work fantastic.
Optional Garnishes - Take your sangria to the next level with these festive garnishes
Mix and match your favorite garnishes - we like to use sprigs of rosemary, cinnamon sticks, pomegranate seeds, or fresh cranberries.
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This white christmas sangria recipe is the perfect way to celebrate winter flavors while staying flexible. The combination of apple cider, citrus fruits, and fruit juices strikes the ideal balance of sweetness and tartness. Want to customize? Swap in white grape juice, cranberry juice, or pomegranate juice for your favorite seasonal twist — it’s an easy holiday sangria recipe that adapts to your taste and makes hosting a breeze.
How to Make This Christmas Sangria
Making this festive sangria is quick and easy. Follow these simple steps to create your own homemade sangria.
- Step 1: Prepare the fruit: Slice the orange and apple into thin slices or small pieces, depending on your preference. Add the sliced fruit to a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Step 2: Add the liquids: Pour the apple cider, pineapple juice, brandy, orange liqueur, and peach schnapps into the pitcher. Stir everything together gently with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Step 3: Pour in the wine. And give it another whirl.
- Step 4: Let it rest: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate. You can leave it in the refrigerator for a good 2-4 hours. This gives the flavors enough time to meld together, creating a more flavorful sangria.
- Add the sparkling ingredient: Pour in the ginger ale or your preferred bubbles just before serving.
Serve and garnish: Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary, pomegranate seeds, cinnamon sticks, or any additional fruit for a festive touch.
This homemade sangria is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you serve it in a large pitcher or a punch bowl, it’s the perfect centerpiece for your christmas day celebration!
Recipe Variations
If you’re looking for another delicious red sangria option for the holidays, try our Blackberry Sangria Recipe made with red wine and a homemade blackberry syrup.
It’s a fantastic alternative for a rich, fruity sangria that’s perfect for any celebration. Whether you stick with this white version or switch to a red christmas sangria, both will surely be a hit at your holiday gatherings!
How to Store Sangria
Leftover sangria can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. For best results, transfer to an airtight container or cover it with plastic wrap.
You can freeze leftover sangria in an icecube tray for tasty ice cubes. Serve with sparkling water or wine as a festive spritz.
This delicious Christmas sangria is the perfect drink to bring the season's magic to life! With bright Christmas colors and winter flavors, it's sure to become your favorite winter sangria recipe! Remember that you can prepare your sangria beforehand to enjoy on christmas day or at any holiday gathering.
We hope you try our sangria recipe for your next Christmas party; and Merry Christmas to you! Cheers to making this winter sangria recipe the highlight of your holiday table!
And, as we say in our country, Salud!
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Easy and Festive Christmas Sangria with White Wine
Equipment
- A Large Pitcher or punch bowl. Stemless wine glasses or your favorite glasses for sangria.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle White Wine - see notes on wine tips.
- 1 cup Apple Cider - see notes
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice - see notes
- 1/2 cup Brandy
- 1/4 cup Triple Sec or Grand Marnier
- 1/4 cup Peach Schnaps
- 1 Cup Ginger Ale - see notes
- 1 Sliced Orange
- 1 sliced Apple
- Garnish optional - Cinnamon Sticks, Sprig of fresh rosemary, pomegranate seeds.
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the fruit: Slice the orange and apple into thin slices or small pieces, depending on your preference. Add the sliced fruit to a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Step 2: Add the liquids: Pour the apple cider, pineapple juice, brandy, orange liqueur, and peach schnapps into the pitcher. Stir everything together gently with a wooden spoon to combine. Pour in the wine. And give it another whirl.
- Step 3: Let it rest: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate. You can leave it in the refrigerator for a good 2-4 hours. This gives the flavors enough time to meld together, creating a more flavorful sangria.
- Step 4: Add the sparkling ingredient: Pour in the ginger ale or your preferred bubbles just before serving.
- Step 5: Serve and garnish: Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary, pomegranate seeds, cinnamon sticks, or any additional fruit for a festive touch. Cheers!
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Notes
- Whites: Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc (our favorites) are excellent options for a light and crisp white sangria. A Dry Riesling also adds a hint of natural sweetness without being too sugary.
- Reds: Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, work fantastic. But choose the type you typically enjoy drinking alone.
- Sparkling: For a festive sparkle, add sparkling wine for a bubbly twist. We love
- Prosecco or any dry sparkling white pairs nicely with this recipe.
- Rosé: For a lighter twist, you could consider a rosé wine, it adds a pleasing blush color and fruity undertones.
- JUICES: Mix and match your favorite or seasonal juices: Apple juice is a suitable substitute for apple cider. Orange juice can be used instead of Pinneaple. White grape juice works nicely too.
- GINGER ALE: We prefer this for it's milder flavor. We tested Ginger Beer in this recipe, and it imparted an overpowering flavor. But feel free to use it if you are a fan of ginger beer.
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Mia says
I mixed up this Christmas sangria today, and it came out light, refreshing, and really easy to pull together—such a fun one to serve during the holidays.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Mia,
Love hearing this! A festive drink that’s simple and refreshing is always a win. Thanks for giving it a try. 😊
Daniela says
Very tasty, and we managed to make them look quite pretty too with cinnamon sticks and rosemary sprigs! Everyone enjoyed them over the weekend 🙂
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Yay! That sounds beautiful and delicious. I’m so glad they looked great and were enjoyed. Thank you for sharing, Daniela!
Mary says
Tried this Christmas sangria, and it’s so refreshing! Perfectly festive with white wine and fruit!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
So glad it hit the mark for you. Thanks so much for trying the recipe!
Carmen says
Christmas sangaria with white wine, is delicious I have made it, I am going to make it again.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Glad you enjoyed it and are making it again! That’s the best compliment a holiday drink can get.😉
Leslie says
In my personal opinion, the peach Schnaps was the star in this amazing drink...every sip was perfection!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Couldn’t agree more! It brings it all together. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! 😊
Marina says
Such a beautiful, tasty holiday cocktail! It will become a delicious tradition!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
A beautiful cocktail turning into a tradition is the best compliment. Thanks, Marina!😊
Laura says
I've been trying a few different sangrias to decide which one to make for my holiday party this year. I think this is the one! It's strong but still super flavorful
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Laura,
Love hearing that! Strong and super flavorful is exactly what I was going for — perfect party vibes. 😉🍷🎄
Rani says
This is delicious white wine sangaria, I am going to make it again for this Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
That makes me happy to hear — perfect choice for Christmas! Thank you for trying it and coming back to make it again! :)🎄
Anne says
I love the flavors here. All that fruity flavor is perfect for pretty much any holiday, really.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you! I agree — those flavors are festive but versatile enough to enjoy year-round. Thanks for trying the recipe!
Claudia says
I tried this recipe, and it was fantastic. The mix of white wine and festive fruits makes it perfect for holiday gatherings.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thanks so much for your feedback! I'm glad you loved the festive blend - it really does make holiday gatherings special. 🙂
Marie-Pierre Breton says
I love this winter sangria; the ginger ale touch makes it so festive! YUM!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you for trying our recipe, Marie-Pierre! I'm so glad you loved it — the ginger ale really does add a fun sparkle. Cheers!
Swathi says
Christmas sangria with white wine is so refreshing. We made it during the family get together and enjoyed well.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled to hear that the Christmas Sangria was a hit.