Having guests for the holidays? Whip up this super simple fruity Five Ingredient White Sangria and make it a party. It's fruity, festive and oh so easy.
If you are like me this holiday season, you are going to have a houseful of family visiting. I think we are having overnight guests for two weeks straight with some swapping out here and there.
I don't plan to be cooking three meals a day every day. I'll make some things ahead and we'll order in a lot. Hey, it's my Christmas break too!
There's something so warm and comforting about being surrounded by family over the holidays. My dad was recently put into a nursing home because he has Alzheimer's. It's been so hard for my mom to be without him and she agreed to pull him out and let him come stay here for a week.
It may be a challenge to take care of him but it wouldn't be the same without him here. Even though he doesn't always remember who we are, I know somewhere deep down inside he feels our love. Don't get me started on what a devastating disease Alzheimer's is...
Having a houseful of guests can be a stressful experience so that's why I have this Five Ingredient White Wine Sangria in my arsenal. It's sangria at it's most simple! I didn't add extra brandy or other liquor because I wanted it to be lighter on the alcohol. Light enough to sip all day ?.
It's just fruit, wine and cranberry juice. So simple and so refreshing. The most important part is to let your fruit marinate in the wine. Wine soaked fruit might be one of the best things ever.
I used no sugar added cranberry juice because I like mine less sweet. You can use sweetened cranberry juice or add a tablespoon or two of maple syrup or honey.
How To Make White Sangria
Sangria is so easy to make. I like to mix it all together several hours before the party and let the fruit soak in all the goodness. By the end of the night everyone is fishing out that wine-soaked fruit and it's delicious!
This Five Ingredient White Wine Sangria is...
- gorgeous
- festive
- fruity
- sweet
- seasonal
- easy
Bottom's up to holiday entertaining!
Need more cocktails? Try this Sweet Grapefruit Margarita, Limoncello and Orange Spritzer or this Strawberry Mint Smash.
Five Ingredient White Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 pear sliced I used half of a red and half of a green
- 1 cup of fresh cranberries
- 1 cup cranberry juice if you use unsweetened then add some honey
- 1 bottle dry white wine I used sauvignon blanc
Instructions
- Easiest sangria ever! Just slice your fruit and throw it in the pitcher.
- Add one cup of cranberry juice and one bottle of dry white wine.
- Stir.
- Let sit in the refrigerator for at least one or two hours so the fruit can soak up some alcohol.
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
That sounds like a ton of fun to have your family around you, and good for you for bringing your Dad. I am sure he does feel your love. This sangria... um, is it 5 o'clock yet because that looks amazing??!! So festive!
Karen Kelly
Thanks, Katie! Does it really have to be 5 o'clock? I say no, at least not during the holidays!
Platter Talk
Sorry to hear about your dad- that's a tough one. Prayers sent your & his way.
This sangria recipe sounds like something that I could enjoy, not too sweet as I fine some!
Thanks for the new recipe!
Karen Kelly
Thanks for your prayers! xo!
J at BlessHerHeartYall.com
You simply can't go wrong with a delicious sangria around this time of year! This one sounds fantastic!
Karen Kelly
Thanks so much J!
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish
Love sangria! This looks so festive
debi
This looks so festive! And what a fun way to add some fruity goodness to your day!
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen
So sorry to hear about your Dad Karen. I know how you feel. It's a tough situation. There's nothing like spending the holidays with family though.
I love this sangria. It's always nice to have a pitcher or two around during the holidays for company. And Sauvignon Blanc is my favorite!! I love your photos!!
Nancy
Will chardonnay work instead of sauvignon blanc?
Karen Kelly
Yes, I'm sure that would be fine! It might be sweeter but should be good. Thanks for your comment!