Helloooo, sunshine! We've been having fairly mixed weather here lately - one day it'll be chucking it down, and the next it'll be gloriously sunny. Today is the latter, thankfully! So let's make the most of the sun while it's here, and celebrate with sangria!
(which, by the way, you have to say in an obnoxiously bad Spanish accent: sangriiiiaaaa!)
I usually make sangria with red wine, plus whatever else I have on hand - orange juice, apple juice, lemonade, maybe a splash of brandy... it's a very technical recipe, as you can tell. This time I decided to mix things up a bit and go for a white sangria, made with juicy peaches, white wine, and a few fresh basil leaves for a bit of extra flavour.
It's summery, it's sweet, and if you take a sip, then tilt your head back slightly with your eyes closed, I guarantee you will not be able to resist uttering a soft 'ahhhh'.
This white sangria quick to make, too - so you can spend less time preparing it, and more time drinking it. Just whizz up a couple of ripe, juicy peaches, then add a good glug of white wine. Finish it off with some lemonade and fresh basil, and serve it over ice.
I used my favourite Lindeman's Bin 65 chardonnay for my sangria. It's become my go-to for when I want a tasty white wine for a reasonable price - as opposed to the £3 plonk that I sometimes resort to, which for some strange reason people don't seem to like being served when they come over for dinner...
The Lindeman's Bin 65 is crisp and fruity, and it goes perfectly with a nice bit of sunshine (it is an Australian wine, after all). And the best part is, this sangria recipe only uses two thirds of a bottle - so there's still a little bit left to savour on its own!
I didn't make my sangria overly alcoholic (so it's totally acceptable to drink it in the middle of the afternoon, nudge nudge), but if you're a mega wine fan you can always go a bit crazier and add the whole bottle. No judgment here.
What's your favourite summer drink? I'm hoping there will be lots of cocktails in my near future...
Peach and basil white sangria
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- 4 ripe peaches
- 500 ml white wine (~ 2 cups)
- 500 ml sparkling lemonade (~ 2 cups) - I used diet
- 10 leaves fresh basil
- Ice cubes, to serve
Instructions
- Remove the stones from the peaches, and slice.
- Add two of the sliced peaches to a high-powered blender. Blend until well chopped, then add the wine, and blend again until no lumps remain. At this point, you can pass the mixture through a fine mesh or muslin if you like (I didn't bother).
- Add the lemonade and basil leaves, and mix well. Add the remaining peach slices, and serve over ice.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.
Note: nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose.
Love Lindeman's Bin 65 chardonnay? Try putting it to good use in my white wine mushroom bruschetta with halloumi:
Lara says
This sounds amazing! Peach and basil sound like a delightful combination. Time to pick up some wine and raid the garden!
christine says
I'm not much of a white wine drinker (I'm all about red), so come the summer months, I turn all the bottles of white I've accumulated over the year into sangria. This looks like such an easy and tasty recipe! Can't wait to give it a try!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Haha I'll happily take some bottles off your hands if you're not a fan of white wine ;)
Kate @ Veggie Desserts says
This looks gorgeous!!!! So refreshing, I must try it!
Abigail says
Love Sangria but never had one with basil so this is worth a try! So summer-perfect!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I would definitely drink this sangriiiiiiia in the afternoon (and in the evening, too)! It's lovely and the colors so nice - beautiful recipe and pretty photos!
Jen says
Come on sunshine! I want a glass of this as it sounds delicious. I've not had white sangria before but now I'm imagining myself sat somewhere sunny enjoying the peach and basil flavours.
Mercedes says
This is probably the best drink recipe I have seen and I can't wait to try it. It is the perfect excuse to have a drink on a friday afternoon!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Wow high praise indeed, thank you! :) And it's definitely a Friday afternoon drink! ;)
Jeanne Horak-Druiff says
Mmm, I've been meaning to make white sangria for a while now - it's just that bit more summery than traditional red sangria... Maybe this will provide the impetus! Love the peach and basil flavours!
Sarah Maison Cupcake says
That looks luscious. I always think of sangria as being made with red wine and since I don't often drink red wine tend to overlook it. But I much prefer this white wine version!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Same here, I'm not really a fan of red wine, unless it's used in a stew or something. This white version tastes much fresher and more summery :)
Medeja says
Sounds delicious and refreshing!