This Elderflower Sangria with Strawberries is the perfect fizzy & refreshing wine cocktail for the summer. This white sangria with St. Germain is perfect for hosting summer parties on the patio!
Looking for an easy to prepare cocktail that’s perfect for the upcoming summer season?
This White Sangria with Elderflower is just what you need.
It’s the perfect refreshing drink to bring along to picnics or BBQs because it’s light, fizzy, refreshing and served ice cold.
Ingredients needed
- White Wine – Any dry white wine that you love will work. I like using Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. You can also use a dry rosé wine. Â
- Elderflower Liqueur – aka St. Germain. This gives the sangria a lovely floral note.
- Sparkling Water – You can also use lemon lime soda or ginger ale if you prefer a sweet sangria.
- Strawberries – Or, swap in another favorite berry like raspberries, muddled blueberries or blackberries. Apples and pears are also delicious.
- Lime – I muddle some lime to give my white sangria a citrusy note. You can also use lemon.
How to make it
- Muddle the limes in the bottom of a pitcher.
- Add strawberries, white wine and elderflower liqueur and stir.
- Add ice to the pitcher.
- Top off with club soda or lemon lime soda (if you prefer sweeter sangria).
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and/or edible flowers.
Which white wine is best for sangria?
- For this white wine sangria with berries I’m using Pinot Grigio. Its bright, crisp notes pair perfectly with the strawberries and elderflower liqueur in this berry sangria.
- You can also use Sauvignon Blanc or an unoaked Chardonnay.
- Rosé wine is another delightful option.
How to garnish
I garnished my sangria with some gorgeous edible flowers. I used roses and primroses. Other edible flowers include pansies, lavender, borage and chrysanthemums. Â Of course, you can always leave out the edible flowers and garnish it with a bit of fresh mint instead.
How long does it last?
- Sangria will last in the refrigerator for up to two days. The longer it sits, the more pronounced the strawberry & lime flavors will become.
More wine cocktail recipes
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- Blackberry Ginger Bellini
- Strawberry Sauvignon Blanc Cocktail
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Elderflower Sangria Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Pinot Grigio (or other dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris)
- 1 cup elderflower liqueur
- 1 lime (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
For Serving:
- Ice
- Sparkling water ( or lemon lime soda)
- Mint sprigs
- Edible flowers
Instructions
- Add lime to a large pitcher and muddle with a wooden spoon.
- Add strawberries, wine, elderflower liqueur and stir to combine.
- Add ice and top off with soda water (or soda if you prefer a sweeter sangria).
- Garnish with mint sprigs and edible flowers. Enjoy.
Notes
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This recipe was originally published in 2019. It was updated in 2023 to add new content. The white sangria recipe with elderflower remains the same. Enjoy!
Erin, these cocktails are GORGEOUS!! When I was in Ireland, elderflower liqueur was the most popular in cocktails (aside from whiskey, of course), which I loved because it’s such a nice flavor to add. Can’t wait to make this for summer parties!
Welcome back Marlynn! It feels like you were gone forever! I just learned to make margaritas with it too – equal parts elderflower, lime juice and tequila. It’s delicious!
This sangria is soooo beautiful! I love all things elderflower, and I prefer white wine sangria over red, but don’t see it as often on bar menus. Look forward to trying your recipe!
Thanks Waz! I hope you enjoy!
Um… yes please. I’m sitting here watching the bachelorette and wishing I was drinking this. Adding this to my list of drink recipes to try! This sounds so refreshing!
Thanks Becca! What are you thinking of the Bachelorette? I may need to get into it…
So simple but how impressive looking… also sounds a little too refreshingly tasty that it’s all too easy to drink several glasses!
I totally agree Pech! It’s low on the alcohol though, so that’s ok!
This sounds refreshing and perfect for the warm weather we had last week. I will look forward to making this the next time the sun pops back out!
Cannot wait for the sunshine to return and more warm weather!
Could this cocktail be any prettier?! How gorgeous. I’d want to grow some of these flowers myself just to make a fancy drink when friends come over. (Also it’s so important to go organic when using edible flowers!)
I just planted some!!! Hopefully I can keep them alive!!!
This is gorgeous!! I’ve been wanting to try an elderflower liqueur – Can’t wait to make this on the next warm weekend we have!
I love sangria–not a big fan of elderflower liqueur though. However, your photos are just stunning!
Thanks Jennifer!
All of my friends drink so delicious try it I make it when it’s summer time and sell it ti people want more so I be so excited for it
stunning, both the photography but also the actual cocktail, and this sangria works for me, a very nice start to the weekend, thank you!