Honeyed Gin Sangria Cocktail
This Honeyed Gin Sangria is light, sweet, and perfect for parties—herbal gin, gentle honey, white wine, and a mix of fresh fruit for the ultimate summer punch. Easy, refreshing, and a definite crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Long spoon or muddler
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Citrus juicer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cocktail glasses or tumblers
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup hot water
- 750 ml dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 0.5 cup gin
- 0.5 cup orange juice fresh is best
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 1 orange sliced into thin rounds
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup green grapes halved
- 1 peach pitted and sliced, optional
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups club soda chilled
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine honey and hot water in a small saucepan. Stir until the honey dissolves, then let cool.
- Add cooled honey syrup, white wine, gin, orange juice, and lemon juice to a large pitcher. Stir to combine.
- Add orange slices, lemon slices, strawberries, grapes, peach slices, and mint leaves. Gently stir again.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to overnight) to let flavors blend.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour sangria over ice, add fruit to each glass, and top with club soda.
- Garnish with extra mint or citrus, if desired.
Notes
Swap white wine for rosé for a pink sangria. For less sweetness, reduce honey or orange juice. For a non-alcoholic version, skip the gin and wine—use sparkling water instead. Mix everything but club soda and ice ahead; add them right before serving for best fizz.