I know many claim that summer is over after Labor Day and once school has started, but that simply isn’t true. Summer doesn’t technically come to a close until 10:29 PM on September 22nd. So hold off on the PSLs and heavy wool sweaters people, we still have a couple of weeks of this glorious season left. Instead of succumbing to summer’s demise, I am making the most of it by defiantly wearing white and savoring the lighter side of the wine spectrum.
I believe if the sun is still warm, the drinks should still be cold. So, I came up with a late summer sangria that not only resembles a brilliant sunset, but I swear you can taste the last moments of sun shining through in every sip. The sweet nectarines, tart berries and sour lemon bring a seasonal burst of flavor to the crisp white wine. I added St. Germain to impart a seasonal, floral essence to the zesty fruit flavors. Then, I topped the mix with a bubbly float of spicy ginger ale to add a kick at the end.
The result is a delightfully citrusy and refreshing sipper that will quench your thirst for summer and sunshine well into September. The only problem is, I am not sure I can hold out until next summer to enjoy this white sangria with nectarines and raspberries again!



Add the entire bottle of white wine to the pitcher. When selecting a white to use, go for something crisp, dry and inexpensive. No need to break the bank on sangria.



Now the mixture needs to soak for at least 4 hours up to overnight (if you can wait that long. I couldn’t).

White Sangria with Nectarines and Raspberries
Description
White sangria with nectarines, raspberries, lemons, St. Germain and ginger ale is a delightfully citrusy and refreshing sipper that will quench your thirst for summer and sunshine.
Ingredients
- crisp (dry and inexpensive white wine – 1 bottle)
- St. Germain – 1/4 cup
- nectarines – 4
- lemons – 2
- raspberries – 1 cup
- ginger ale – 1 (12 oz bottle)
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the nectarines into 1/2 inch wedges. Slice one of the lemons into wheels. Place the nectarine wedges, lemon wheels, and raspberries into a pitcher. Squeeze the juice of the other lemon into the pitcher as well.
- Pour the St. Germain and the entire bottle of white wine into the pitcher onto the fruit. Refrigerate the sangria for at least 4 hours to let the fruit soak up the alcohol.
- To serve, fill a wine glass 3/4 full (including some of the drunken fruit) then top with a float of ginger ale. Slowly sip as the summer sun slips beneath the horizon.
This sounds amazing. I’m going to try it this week at my craft night!
I love it, Tyesha! I’d love to hear what y’all think. Enjoy. π