Sparkling Peach and Strawberry Sangria

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If there’s one pitcher cocktail I can put together in minutes and still feel like I’m bringing “a moment” to the table, it’s this sparkling strawberry peach sangria. Bright, fruity, lightly sweet, and finished with a bubbly pour of champagne (or prosecco), this one hits every summertime note, even when it isn’t summer.

This is the kind of sangria that tastes like fresh peaches, juicy strawberries, and chilled white wine had a party in the fridge. It’s simple, refreshing, and the flavors only get better as everything soaks.

Glass of Sparkling Peach and Strawberry Sangria

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN EACH GLASS

This recipe fits right into the way I like to entertain. It uses everyday ingredients, and gives you a pretty pitcher that looks like you spent more time than you actually did.

A few reasons it works:

Balanced fruit flavor. Fresh peaches and strawberries infuse into the wine without making it syrupy or heavy.
Light, crisp finish. A dry white wine keeps it refreshing instead of overly sweet.
Bubbly at the end. Stirring in champagne or prosecco right before serving gives it lift and sparkle.
Perfect for a crowd. It chills while you cook, clean, or run around prepping everything else.

HOW THIS SANGRIA CAME TO LIFE

I first made this sparkling peach strawberry sangria for a small get together using fruit we already had in the fridge, plus a bottle of white wine from my cooking stash. A splash of peach schnapps and rum gave it great flavor, and all I needed to buy was the champagne to add that light fizz at the end. It came together fast, and the whole pitcher was gone before the food even hit the table.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Here’s the list of what you’ll need for this recipe and some advice regarding these ingredients. The full recipe is below.

White wine – Use Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Riesling depending on your sweetness preference.
Peaches and strawberries – Slice them thin so the fruit releases more flavor.
Peach schnapps and peach rum – Layers in peach depth without special mixers.
Sugar – Balances tartness and rounds out the fruit.
Champagne/Prosecco – Turns this into a fizzy sparkling sangria.

Drink Ingredients for Sparkling Peach and Strawberry Sangria

Fruit and Sugar Ingredients for Sparkling Peach and Strawberry Sangria

HOW TO BRING IT TOGETHER

After you stir the wine, rum, schnapps, and sugar together, the fruit starts doing its job almost immediately.
As it chills, the peaches soften slightly and the strawberries color the sangria a gorgeous blush pink.
Right before serving, you’ll hear that soft fizz when the champagne hits the pitcher, that’s when you know it’s party ready.

Pro Tip – If I’m serving guests, I let it sit at least two hours so the fruit flavors fully soak into the sangria.

Adding Strawberries to pitcher of wine for Sparkling Peach and Strawberry Sangria

TIPS FOR MAKING IT EVEN BETTER

Choose the right wine – If you like sweeter sangria, go Riesling. If you want clean and crisp, choose Pinot Grigio.

Chill time equals flavor – Two hours is good, four hours is even better if you have time.

Stir in the bubbles last – Pour the champagne at the end so it doesn’t go flat while the pitcher rests.

Make it boozier or lighter – Add more sparkling wine for a lighter version, or increase the peach rum slightly for a stronger one.

EASY VARIATIONS

Because sangria is flexible, try these depending on what’s in your kitchen.

Rosé version – Swap the white wine for rosé for a deeper berry flavor.
Peach only sangria – Leave out the strawberries and lean into fresh peaches and the peach schnapps.
Sparkling peach sangria with prosecco – Use prosecco only (no champagne) for a sweeter, fruit-forward sangria.
Berry sangria – Add raspberries or blackberries if you have them.

SERVING AND STORAGE

Serving – Pour over ice with a spoonful of fruit in each glass. That soaked peach at the bottom? The best part.

Make ahead – Mix everything except the champagne up to 24 hours ahead. Add the bubbles right before serving.

Storage – Leftovers keep 1–2 days in the fridge, but the fruit becomes softer the longer it sits.

FAQs

Can I use frozen fruit?

Yes, frozen peaches or strawberries work. They’ll chill the sangria quickly and release flavor a bit faster as they thaw. Although frozen peaches or strawberries can be used, fresh fruit gives a cleaner flavor and better texture in the glass.

Can I make this without the champagne?

Absolutely. Use sparkling water or club soda for a lighter, less boozy sangria.

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