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This delicious and unique Pineapple Summer Sangria recipe is the perfect warm-weather sipper, made with fresh pineapple, strawberries, homemade rose simple syrup, rich brandy, and crisp white wine. Enjoy this refreshing wine cocktail to cool off a sunny afternoon or as a festive addition to your summer gatherings!
This recipe was written on May 25, 2023. It was updated with additional recipe information on July 13, 2024.
Enjoy the taste of summer with a fruity and invigorating strawberry pineapple sangria! This delightful beverage combines the vibrant flavors of ripe pineapple and fresh strawberries with the subtle sweetness and floral notes of DIY rose simple syrup. Crisp pinot grigio enhances the drink’s freshness while brandy provides a caramelized undertone and subtle spiced complexity that evolves with each sip. The harmonious blend of juicy fruits, light wine, and smooth liquor makes a regal cocktail ideal for leisurely afternoons or festive occasions.
With just 10 minutes of hands-on prep time, this easy summer sangria is a quick and tasty way to elevate any gathering. The secret to an excellent sangria is giving the ingredients time to sit so the flavors meld; the longer it sits, the more robust the taste! The dynamic flavors are sophisticated enough to impress party guests or make the perfect companion for simply unwinding on the patio. Get out the good glasses, serve yourself a pineapple strawberry sangria, and soak up the vibrant tastes of the season!
For more summer cocktail recipes, try my Strawberry Rose Bramble Cocktail, Pomegranate Aperol Spritz, or Spicy Watermelon Margarita.
Ingredients
Pineapple: Choose a ripe pineapple with a golden outer skin, a sweet aroma, and a slightly soft give when touched. Fresh pineapple adds a tropical sweetness and juicy texture to the summer sangria, but you can swap it with canned pineapple chunks if necessary.
Strawberries: Choose bright red, firm, and fragrant strawberries. Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor in season, but frozen strawberries can be used as a convenient alternative.
Brandy: Opt for a mid-range brandy like Martell to add a rich, complex depth of flavor with notes of dried fruit and caramel. Alternatively, substitute with light or gold rum, cognac, or triple sec.
Rose Simple Syrup: My easy homemade rose syrup is the secret ingredient infused with rose water, which adds a delicate floral sweetness to the white wine sangria. Alternatively, you can use a store-bought rose syrup or a plain simple syrup, as desired.
Pinot Grigio: This dry white wine provides a crisp, refreshing base for the sangria. Alternatively, use a dry Sauvignon Blanc or a dry rosé for a different flavor variation. Choose a high-quality brand for the best taste.
How to Make Pineapple Sangria
- Prepare Fruit. Chop the fresh pineapple and strawberries into small chunks, then add them to a tall pitcher.
- Add Brandy & Syrup. Pour the brandy and rose simple syrup over the fruit and stir gently to combine.
- Add Wine. Pour both bottles of wine into the pitcher. Stir well.
- Rest. For the best flavor, allow the pineapple wine recipe to sit overnight in the refrigerator, or at least for one hour.
- Serve. Once it has rested, serve the pineapple white wine sangria cold and pour it into cups of ice.
Recipe Pro-Tips
- Choose fresh, ripe fruits. Use ripe pineapple and strawberries for the best flavor. Ripe fruits will provide natural sweetness and vibrant flavors to bring the sangria to life!
- Let the flavors meld. Allow the sangria to sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or ideally overnight, to let the flavors meld together. This significantly enhances the taste; the longer it sits, the better the flavor!
- Muddle the fruit if you are in a hurry. If you do not have time to let the sangria rest overnight, use a wooden spoon to lightly mash (muddle) the fruit with the simple syrup and brandy in the pitcher before you add the wine. For best results, it should still rest for at least one hour before serving.
- Adjust sweetness. Taste the sangria before serving and add more rose simple syrup for a sweeter flavor or dilute with a splash of soda water for a lighter taste as needed.
- Use a pitcher with a lid. Prepare the sangria in a pitcher with a lid or cover the top tightly with plastic wrap when refrigerating to prevent the cocktail from absorbing other odors in the fridge.
- Serve cold. Summer sangria recipes are best served cold over ice cubes to keep each cocktail cool and refreshing. You can also freeze leftover pineapple and strawberry chunks and use them as fruity ice cubes that will add flavor as they melt.
- Garnish. For a decorative, festive touch, add a slice of pineapple or a strawberry to the rim of each glass. Fresh mint leaves or a sprig of rosemary are also tasty decor that add aromatic complexity.
- Scale up for parties. Double or triple this summer sangria recipe with white wine to serve more people for larger gatherings!
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this tasty summer sangria recipe with white wine to add a refreshing kick to a hot afternoon or celebrate a special occasion. Or serve it at your next backyard gathering with some of our favorite dishes below for the perfect summertime spread:
Storage Directions
Store leftover sangria in a pitcher with a sealed lid or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can easily make this summer sangria recipe alcohol-free. Use a zero-proof dry white wine or substitute the wine for ginger ale, San Pellegrino, club soda, or sparkling water. Omit the brandy altogether or substitute it with 1-2 teaspoons of non-alcoholic brandy extract, or 1/2 cup of apple cider, peach nectar, or cherry juice for a similar depth of flavor.
Yes, you can make this sangria with pineapple juice instead of fresh pineapple. Keep in mind that pineapple juice may result in a sweeter, more intensely flavored sangria and will lack the texture that fresh pineapple contributes. Start by adding about 2 cups of pineapple juice, as it is more concentrated in flavor, and adjust the amount as needed
The best sangria has a chance to sit overnight so the flavors can blend and balance. However, if you don’t have time and need to drink it immediately (or within one hour), muddle the fresh fruit with the brandy and simple syrup before adding the white wine. This will help speed up the melding of the flavors. Enjoy right away or let it chill for one hour before serving!
Recipe Card
Pineapple Summer Sangria
Ingredients
- 1/2 ripe pineapple, chopped into small chunks, about 3 cups
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped into small chunks
- 1/2 cup brandy, I use Martell
- 1/2 cup rose simple syrup, recipe here
- 2 750ml bottles of pinot grigio, or other dry white, such as sauvignon blanc, or rose wine
Instructions
- Add fresh fruit to a tall pitcher. Pour the brandy and simple syrup over it. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the 2 bottles of wine into the pitcher. Stir well.
- Let the sangria sit overnight in the refrigerator or for at least one hour for the best flavor. Serve the sangria cold, poured over cups of ice.
Notes
- Choose fresh, ripe fruits. Use ripe pineapple and strawberries for the best flavor. Ripe fruits will provide natural sweetness and vibrant flavors to bring the sangria to life!
- Let the flavors meld. Allow the sangria to sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or ideally overnight, to let the flavors meld together. This significantly enhances the taste; the longer it sits, the better the flavor!
- Muddle the fruit if you are in a hurry. If you do not have time to let the sangria rest overnight, use a wooden spoon to lightly mash (muddle) the fruit with the simple syrup and brandy in the pitcher before you add the wine. For best results, it should still rest for at least one hour before serving.
- Adjust sweetness. Taste the sangria before serving and add more rose simple syrup for a sweeter flavor or dilute with a splash of soda water for a lighter taste as needed.
- Use a pitcher with a lid. Prepare the sangria in a pitcher with a lid or cover the top tightly with plastic wrap when refrigerating to prevent the cocktail from absorbing other odors in the fridge.
- Serve cold. Summer sangria recipes are best served cold over ice cubes to keep each cocktail cool and refreshing. You can also freeze leftover pineapple and strawberry chunks and use them as fruity ice cubes that will add flavor as they melt.
- Garnish. For a decorative, festive touch, add a slice of pineapple or a strawberry to the rim of each glass. Fresh mint leaves or a sprig of rosemary are also tasty decor that add aromatic complexity.
- Scale up for parties. Double or triple this summer sangria recipe with white wine to serve more people for larger gatherings!
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This white wine sangria recipe sounds absolutely delightful! The combination of fresh pineapple, strawberries, and homemade rose simple syrup must give it a refreshing and unique flavor profile.
I really like drinking this type of wine because it’s gentle and very comforting, making my skin look younger, more beautiful and smoother.