Serve Up a Signature Summer Drink

White sangria is a refreshing summer drink idea that combines the sweetness of summer and the relaxing qualities of wine. Unlike red sangria that is made with red wine, white sangria incorporates white wine which makes the overall taste light and refreshing.

If you're tired of summer wine drinks or just want to try new summer cocktail drinks, give the white sangria a try. You just might find that it becomes your signature summer drink!

This recipe for Peach-Riesling Sangria combines peach schnapps and riesling. If you're not familiar with reisling, it is one of the sweeter white wines. The sweetness of the wine paired with the sweetness of the peach schnapps work well togther making this white sangria recipe one of the best summer alcoholic drinks around.

Peach-Riesling Sangria​

Ingredients:

• 750-ml bottle dry or sweet Riesling
• 1 1/2 c. white cranberry-peach juice
• 1/2 c. peach schnapps
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 3 tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• lemon slices, sliced to 2 1/2 inch thickness
• orange slices, sliced to 2 1/2 inch thickness
• 2 peaches, cut into wedges
• 10 fresh raspberries
• 3 c. ice cubes

Directions:

Mix Riesling, cranberry-peach juice, peach schnapps, sugar, and lemon juice in large pitcher. Next, carefully scrape the seeds  from vanilla bean. Add the vanilla bean and stir to blend. Mix in the fruit. Cover and chill overnight, or for at least a few hours. Mix in ice, serve, and enjoy!

Another awesome thing about sangria is that you can make a pitcher of it to serve at a party, such as a bridal shower, cookout, or housewarming. Or, you can make a pitcher for yourself and enjoy a glass with dinner.

If you're looking for refreshing summer alcoholic drinks or another take on summer wine drinks, you'll want to give this Peach-Riesling Sangria a try. You'll be happy you did and so will your guests!

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