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Strawberry Peach Sangria

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May 27, 2019

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Strawberry Peach Sangria – Fresh strawberries and peaches are added to white white, brandy, and lemon lime soda to make for a refreshing cocktail perfect for summer!

Two glasses of Strawberry Peach Sangria

Ah sangria…Or what I like to call Boozy Fruit Salad. It’s one my my favorite cocktails. I mean, fruit and chilled wine? What’s there not to love about that?!

But there was a time when I would only drink red sangria. It wasn’t until I made this red, white, and blue sangria that I finally found the perfect recipe for white sangria.

I love that white sangria so much that it’s pretty shocking that it’s taken me this long to come up with another recipe for white sangria. But I promise you…this Strawberry Peach Sangria was worth the wait!

Glass of Strawberry Peach Sangria with a peach and lemon slices in it Closeup of a glass of Strawberry Peach Sangria with peach slices and pieces of strawberries Glass of Strawberry Peach Sangria

How this sangria is made

Sangria, at it’s core, is wine, liquor, fruit juice, and chunks of fruit. For this sangria, I am using white wine since it pairs perfectly with peach. But rosé would also taste great!

For the liquor, I decided to use brandy. I used brandy in my previous version of white sangria and it was incredible so I don’t think I could ever use anything else! It really cuts down on the sweetness of the white wine and makes for a perfectly balanced cocktail.

And finally…the fruit juice and chunks of fruit. It’s no surprise that I’m using strawberry and peach in this sangria. You may be surprised to find out how I get those flavors to really stand out – I cook them.

Peach has a pretty subtle flavor so it can get lost in cocktails. The best way to pull out the peach flavor is to cook the peaches, strain them, and use that juice in the sangria. To make sure the strawberries have equal representation, I cook them with the peaches.

Pot of sliced strawberries and sliced peaches

Tips & Tricks

As always, I’ve got a few tips to help you with this recipe:

  1. Peaches weren’t in season when I first made this recipe so I used thawed frozen peaches. I do not recommend using canned peaches, however, because they are too sweet and too soft.
  2. There is no need to add ice to the pitcher – it will water down the sangria. Instead, add ice to serving glasses.

And that’s all there is to it! I hope you enjoy your Memorial Day – may it be filled with great food and refreshing drinks!

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Strawberry Peach Sangria

Fresh strawberries and peaches are added to white white, brandy, and lemon lime soda to make for a refreshing cocktail perfect for summer!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peaches skins on, chopped (about 3 peaches)
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 750 mL bottle dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 8 ounces lemon lime soda
  • extra strawberries and peaches for garnish
  • mint leaves for garnish
  • ice for serving

Instructions

  • Place chopped peaches, strawberries, water, and sugar in a medium pot and place over medium-high heat. Heat until boiling and then reduce to simmer (uncovered) and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let it stew for 10 minutes.
  • Using a potato masher, mash fruit until mostly liquid. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place on refrigerator to chill. 
  • Once mixture is cool, run through a mesh strainer to remove pulp. Place strawberry peach juice into pitcher and add brandy, wine, and soda. Stir together. Slice extra strawberries and peaches and fill pitcher.
  • To serve, add ice to a glass and pour sangria into glass. Enjoy!

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  1. Amy says

    May 21, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Hi, what would you recommend in place of brandy? I don’t have any on hand and don’t want to buy it because I probably won’t be drinking the rest of it. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 21, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      You can just leave it out or add in some apple juice if you want that flavor.

      Reply
  2. Lindi says

    March 24, 2020 at 7:27 am

    I have come back to comment and Pin this Jaw dropping AMAZING and so very DELICIOUS Sangria this will be in my top 5 drinks. I made this on Saturday just for me I needed to treat me self after a hard week and and slight melt down in Coles (Supermarket). I loved the roasted fruit, have never thought to do this with a ‘punch’ I make a pear gin fizz and I will try roasting the pear. I loved your tip to only put ice in the serving glass… Thankyou Thank you for sharing this…

    Reply
  3. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

    June 3, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    This looks soo good and refreshing! Too bad I don’t drink… I bet it would taste amazing without the alcohol too!

    Reply
  4. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    June 3, 2019 at 6:28 am

    This looks amazing!! I have a lot of white wine in my house that I need GONE by the 23rd, so I am SO making this!

    Reply
  5. Analida Braeger says

    June 2, 2019 at 11:08 pm

    This looks like the perfect drink to be sipping beachside all summer long, haven’t had a good sangria in so long !

    Reply
  6. Karyl Henry says

    June 2, 2019 at 10:27 pm

    I’ve tried sangria numerous times, but I’ve never found one that I like. And as much as I love red wine, I think red sangria is just a little heavy for me. So I’m loving that you made these white wine, using fruits that I love. I will defniitely have to give this a shot

    Reply
  7. Jenni LeBaron says

    June 2, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    Strawberries and peaches are my two favorite summer fruits so I love to see them together in this gorgeous sangria. This will be perfect for patio sipping all summer long!

    Reply
  8. Marisa F. Stewart says

    June 2, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    What a great recipe for an outdoor barbecue or family gathering. Love peaches and this would be such a gorgeous and refreshing drink. My mouth is watering just reading about it. Will be saving this recipe.

    Reply
  9. Natalie says

    June 2, 2019 at 10:39 am

    Wow this looks really refreshing and perfect for enjoying all summer long. Love sangria but never tried this version with peaches. I will definitely give this a try. Soon !

    Reply
  10. Anne Lawton says

    June 2, 2019 at 8:29 am

    This looks so refreshing and just perfect for the summer when peaches and strawberries are in season!

    Reply
  11. Elena says

    June 2, 2019 at 8:18 am

    This strawberry peach sangria looks so refreshing! I love how easy and yet fancy your recipe is. Looks perfect for those hot summer days by the pool!

    Reply
  12. Amanda Mason says

    June 1, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    This looks like the perfect summer time drink!! I’m printing this one out as we speak so I can take it to a couple of pool parties on my calendar! I used to always drink red sangria too, but your white wine and even rose’ sounds so amazing and refreshing! And the peaches!! YES!! Can’t wait to try this!!

    Reply
  13. Danielle says

    May 31, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    Perfect timing – I really needed something similar – it’s getting hotter and more like “having a chilling drink at home” type of situation. Love the ingredients and can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  14. Lisa Favre says

    May 29, 2019 at 8:38 am

    This sangria looks like sheer perfection! And also, not too hard to make – so it’s a double win for me!

    Reply
  15. Heather says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:20 am

    Ohhh I love a good Samgria! Perfect for summertime. And thanks for the tip on cooking down the fruit and being able to use frozen peaches! So much easier 🙂

    Reply
  16. Krissy Allori says

    May 28, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    I can’t wait for the weather to get warmer so that I can make this drink!

    Reply
  17. Tilly says

    May 28, 2019 at 11:45 pm

    Flavours are amazing! So easy yet looks so fancy 🙂

    Reply
  18. Sophia says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:42 pm

    This looks amazing, I love Sangria, especially white Sangria! So perfect for summer!

    Reply
  19. Beth Pierce says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    All the flavors of spring and summer with a kick! Can’t wait to enjoy this by the pool this summer!

    Reply
  20. Leigh Suznovich says

    May 28, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    Oh this looks so refreshing and perfect for summer!!

    Reply
  21. Danielle says

    May 28, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    This looks delicious! It will be perfect for a hot day. Our weather is finally getting warmer here, so I will definitely be trying this.

    Reply
  22. Aditi Wardhan Singh says

    May 28, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    This is such a refreshing drink and one of my ultimate favorites.

    Reply
  23. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says

    May 28, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    It sounds like the perfect summer drink

    Reply

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