This fruity sangria is ready in minutes and the perfect sipper for summer porch parties.

It’s fruity and refreshing, but the addition of brandy and dry wine keeps them from being cloying.

Here’s a brief recap.

Southern Living Strawberry Peach Sangria in glasses to serve with the pitcher beside

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The full recipe is below.

Plan to let the mixture soak for a minimum of a few hours.

Can You Let Sangria Marinate Overnight?

Southern Living Strawberry Peach Sangria making the mint ice cubes

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it’s possible for you to let all the ingredients of your sangria commingle overnight for a rich flavor.

What’s the Best Fruit to Put in Sangria?

Trywatermelon sangria, citrus sangriaand just about any other key in you’re free to dream up.

Southern Living Strawberry Peach Sangria mint ice cubes after freezing

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Check out ourparty-perfect sangria recipesfor inspiration.

If you like red wine, try thisred sangria recipe.

Do I Need Brandy for Sangria?

Southern Living Strawberry Peach Sangria mixture before adding sparkling water

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This recipe calls for a trifecta of alcohols:dry white wine, orange liquor, and brandy.

For that reason, it goes down delightfullyeven dangerouslyeasily while it packs a high-octane punch.

While brandy does contribute to a flavorful and aromatic sangria, it’s not a requirement.

Southern Living Strawberry Peach Sangria adding the sparkling water

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For a little less alcohol content, you could skip the brandy or tweak the proportions as you prefer.

Place in freezer until frozen 3 to 5 hours.

(This can be made ahead of time.)

Cover and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 3 hours or up to 12 hours.

This recipe also had mint leaves for minty ice cubes.

Sangria is great with citrus fruits, apple, strawberries, and cherries.

In this recipe, we use fresh strawberries and peaches, but you could use any combination you want.