White Summer Sangria

Without a doubt, my most popular post (in my modest 9 months of blogging), has been the Peach Lemonade Coolers.  So I figured you wouldn't mind another summery, peachy cocktail.  I've had this several times this summer.  Every time, I love it more.  A friend made it for a few outdoor events we've gone to.  This weekend I finally got around to making a pitcher at home.

She uses white wine in hers.  Typically I would, too.  But you know how sometimes someone will bring you a bottle of wine and you put it aside thinking, "gee, thanks. I'm sure I'll never drink this..."?  Well that is exactly how I acquired a bottle of white merlot.   A 1.5L no less.  While it wouldn't be my first choice on its own, it was lovely in this sangria.

The chopped fruit absorbs the alcohol, making it far more dangerous than the sangria itself.  You can use pretty much any fruit you have hanging around.  I used peaches, nectarines and cherries.  My friend buys the pre-diced fruit at the grocery store and uses that in addition to peaches.   Brilliant time saving move.    Because of the Southern Comfort, diced peaches would really be missed if you skipped them.

I'm off to New York City in the morning.  I hope to have a post this weekend about my favorite food spots in the city.  In the meantime, cheers!

White Summer Sangria


diced peaches, nectarines and pitted cherries
1 750 ml bottle of your favorite white wine
1 cup vodka
1/4 cup southern comfort


Place diced fruits in a pitcher.  Top with liquids and allow to sit, refrigerated, for at least one hour.

When I am ready to serve this, I spoon out the fruit and pack it in on the side.