White zinfandel mixed with fresh lemon juice, red currants, peaches, and apples then topped with club soda. This white zinfandel sangria lemonade is an incredible beverage to serve guests during the summer and fall season.
San Francisco has an Indian summer. Most of the year, it’s overcast and foggy throughout the city with the exception of the downtown area. Summer is like that too, something to keep in mind if you’re planning to visit SF. You’ll want to bring a jacket just in case.
But the moment it hits September and October, we’re bracing ourselves for the heat.
The last couple days have been unbearably hot. Like 90s, hot. And because a majority of the year our weather is cool, most of the houses here are not equipped with air conditioning. So you can imagine how nice it must feel in the house. Not really.
We’re throwing ice cubes in everything, devouring ice cream, making cocktails and lemonades.
You can just imagine.
And then of course, it cools down drastically overnight. So now, we’re back to 50-60s.
I wanted to create a drink that embodies both summer and fall, that’s perfect for serving during the holidays, during a ladies night in, during spa days. In other words, for every event you’re hosting.
I’m not much of an alcohol drinker. But every once in awhile, I want to indulge in a cocktail with just a hint of alcohol.
This sangria can be adjusted to your taste. If you don’t like alcohol, you can omit the white zinfandel and replace with club soda or more lemonade. If you like more alcohol in your cocktail, you can add more white zinfandel. And the fruits are definitely customizable.
I added apples, peaches, red currants, and lemon. The sweetness and tartness of the fruits make a perfect cocktail for me. This cocktail recipe can easily be made to serve more people.
What’s your ideal cocktail?
Mix together lemon juice, granulated sugar, and white zinfandel. Add slices of apple, slices of peach, and red currants. Top the cocktail with club soda and crushed ice.
Serve the white zinfandel sangria lemonade cold.
Enjoy!
- ⅓ cup white zinfandel
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 ½ teaspoon granulated sugar (or choice of sweetener)
- 2-3 slices of peaches
- 2-3 slices of apples
- 1 tablespoon red currants
- ½ cup club soda
- Mix together lemon juice, granulated sugar, and white zinfandel. Add slices of apple, slices of peach, and red currants. Top the cocktail with club soda and crushed ice.
- Serve the white zinfandel sangria lemonade cold.
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Deven Claire says
This looks great! Can’t get red currants where I live – any suggestions for substitutes? Also I have a bottle of white Zinfandel I’d like to use for this – it’s 1.5 liters. I can do the math to size up this recipe – but would love it if you have already done those calculations and can share
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Any berries would work. And I haven’t done the calculations. Sorry!
Deven Claire says
I used gooseberries – they worked great! (I think pomegranate seeds also would have worked.) If you’re using a 1.5L bottle of white zin, you need to multiply the recipe about 18-19 times 🙂
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Thanks for the tip! I’ve never used gooseberries before.
serhateng says
Looks great and healthy!
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Thank you!
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
Now this beverage is perfect for FF!
Antonia says
Your pictures are amazing! I love fresh and fruity alcoholic beverages. Thank you for bringing this delicious and refreshing drink to Fiesta Friday! Happy Fiesta Friday 😀
thebakingskillet says
Oh this is such a pretty drink. I can imagine myself drinking a whole pitcher!
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
I hope you’ll like it!
wallflourgirl says
Oh man–I hear you about this Indian summer! All my friends up north are complaining about the heat, too–we’ve hit the low 100’s here down south. Stay cool! My favorite cocktail flavors would have to include lemonade and anything with guava or berries!
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Yes! Definitely guava!
kcg1974 says
This looks so refreshing. Okay, so it’s fall…I won’t have any trouble drinking it down, and I’m definitely adding the recipe to my list for next summer too.
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
I hope you’ll like it, Kim!
J L Hunt says
Looks refreshing 🙂
julieallyn says
Oh, my but this looks yummy!!
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Thank you!
sweetkimplicity says
All of your drink recipes look so good but when I read white zinfandel, I had to do a double take! Mmm!
Cheryl jackdon says
I love all your mixed drinks they’re so delicious
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Thank you!
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Thanks, Kim! I couldn’t resist. The white zinfandel we bought from Ledson winery was too pretty!