After creating so many sangria recipes for our wedding, I didn’t know if I’d want to think about sangria ever again or if you would want to see anymore recipes.
As it turns out, I’m not sick of sangria at all and I hope you aren’t either. This brunch sangria is a bit different, however, because it’s less of an afternoon or evening drink, more of a morning libation.
Chardonnay Brunch Sangria
I’m not a huge champagne fan. It’s just so sweet and I don’t love the bubbles funny enough (I’m sure some of you are dying with that statement!). This chardonnay sangria is much more up my alley than the typical mimosa.
I always love fresh fruit in my sangrias, so obviously I had to add some here. The sliced anjou pear and halved grapes give me that fall feel without the typical fall spices.
I think the skin of the anjous looks stunning mixed in with the orange drink. Of course any pear would do – heck you could even do apple slices, but if you want to go all out with the color contrast, find an anjou!
And if you’re looking for more of a summer recipe, try fresh peach or apricot slices in this recipe!
Adult Sips at Brunch
This brunch sangria is a great drink to whip up on any holiday morning or weekend get-together!
I recently took it to a food blogger get together and it was a huge hit. I’m always nervous to cook for other foodies. I figure they all judge food as much as I do but maybe their palettes are more refined than mine. Or some such thinking.
Anyway, as luck or tastiness would have it, this breakfast libation was an (easy) success and had everyone asking for the recipe, which must have been a good sign.
I used Chardonnay in this sangria, but I think you could easily use any white wine. I’m not usually a big Chardonnay fan, but the dryness paired with the sweetness of the orange juice was wonderful for my tastes.
I bet a sauvignon blanc would be good. If you really want some bubbles at brunch, a moscato or your favorite white sparkling wine would be perfect!
And if you want a little (brunch) cocktail party chit chat, check out what I learned about more oaky and less oaky chardonnays on the best Napa Wine Tour!
Want more sangria recipes? Other summer favorites include plum sangria, cantaloupe sangria, strawberry sangria, nectarine sparkling rose sangria, cherry sangria, and watermelon sangria!
For the cooler months, try raspberry sangria with thyme (made with frozen berries), kiwi & prosecco sangria, winter sangria made with white wine, and pomegranate Lambrusco sangria!
CHARDONNAY BRUNCH SANGRIA
I'm not usually a big champagne person (don't tell anyone). Because of this, mimosas also aren't really my thing. With the idea of mimosas in mind, however, I make a brunch sangria with chardonnay, orange juice, and some chopped fruit. Now everyone is a happy camper around our breakfast table!
Ingredients
- 750 mL Chardonnay wine
- 2 cups orange juice
- ¾ cup halved grapes
- 1 small pear or apple thinly sliced (anjou pear used here)
Instructions
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Combine wine, orange juice, grapes, and pear slices in large pitcher. Stir gently.
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Chill at least two hours.
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Stir again before serving.
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For a non-alcoholic brunch drink, try these blood orange spritzers!
Biana says
This looks amazing, such a delicious beverage to serve for brunch!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
Okay, so I now know what I am going to be making this weekend!! This week isn’t even half over and I am ready for this!!
Luci Petlack says
Oh my gosh, I know! Wednesday feels like such a success, but then so far to the weekend – especially these days! Enjoy!!
Sandra Shaffer says
I have a red sangria, but was looking for a white wine version. This one is simple and really easy to make. Thank you!
Luci Petlack says
So, weirdly, I love white wine sangrias more than red these days. I also have an insanely simple strawberry ginger sangria (with just 3 ingredients) and it’s so perfect! I like to switch it up between these two!
Anita says
This is simply perfect for brunch. It’s so refreshing and so pretty at the same time.
Charla says
Looks so refreshing and just what I need this summer.