Apricot Lavender Sangria

This Apricot Lavender Sangria, featuring white wine, apricot liqueur, lavender syrup, and stone fruits, is a refreshing and delightful summer twist on a classic recipe. Perfect for sipping on a hot sunny day and summer gatherings.

Hello, folks! How are you doing? I hope you have had a productive week and you are now ready for an exciting weekend. And to all my American readers: I hope you have had a fabulous Fourth of July and continue to enjoy your long weekend!

And your weekend will only be better with a cocktail or two. (I know that every time I say something like that, I sound like a person with a drinking problem. In my excuse, I love to create and photograph cocktails, but give most of them to Andrew LOL)

Anyway, if you are looking for something delicious, refreshing, bright, and light, this recipe can be it. And if you like sangria, you will love this fun twist, Apricot Lavender Sangria.

What is Sangria?

What is a Sangria anyway?

Sangria is a mixed alcoholic beverage originating from Spain and Portugal. It traditionally consists of red wine, chopped fruit, and often other spirits. Oranges, lemons, and apples are common ingredients, but fruit and berry options are endless. A traditional sangria often includes spirits like brandy or orange liqueur (e.g., Triple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier). But just like with the fruit part, you can use so many other spirits, especially flavoured liqueurs, to create many fun versions.

A Sangria is a light (yet with a boozy kick thanks to mixing different alcohol) and refreshing drink. It is known for its complexity and the combination of sweet and tart notes. That’s why it is a perfect summer cocktail!

Apricot Lavender Sangria

To make this fun Apricot Lavender Sangria recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• White wine – the base spirit of this sangria. I used Pinot Grigio, but any good-quality wine of your choice will do. I recommend going with a light, medium-dry or semi-sweet wine, but that’s up to you. A rosé can be a nice substitution, too.
• Apricot liqueur or brandy – the flavour modifier, and also adds sweetness.
• Lavender Simple Syrup – adds subtle floral aroma. Because Apricot liqueur is already quite sweet, you can reduce the sweetness by adding less sugar to the syrup. Normally, you require a ratio of 1:1, i.e. one cup of water to one cup of sugar, but you can reduce the sugar in half for this recipe.
• Apricots, peaches, or both. Don’t use frozen fruit for this recipe as it will look too mushy.
• Ice cubes – for serving.
• Club soda or sparkling water – an optional ingredient if you prefer a lighter sangria.
• Lemon – an optional ingredient, for added extra freshness.

How to Make Apricot Lavender Sangria

That’s so easy. Simply combine in a pitcher the wine, apricot liqueur, lavender syrup, and sliced fruit. Try and adjust the flavour by adding more lavender syrup or apricot liqueur. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes and enjoy!

I will not recommend making this version way too far in advance, as the fruit will start getting mushy after two hours or even earlier, depending on its ripeness.

And don’t forget to fill your glass with some ice cubes to make this experience even more enjoyable!

More Sangria Recipes

Please be sure to check other fun sangria recipes:

• Raspberry Rosé Sangria Recipe
• Rosé Sangria Recipe (Rose Infused Sangria)
• Rose Raspberry Lychee Sangria
• Lavender Peach Raspberry Sangria

More Lavender Cocktails

And check more lavender-infused cocktails:

• Lavender Violet Cocktail Recipe (with Crème de Violette)
• Earl Grey Lavender Cocktail
• Lavender Limoncello Gin Cocktail (with Empress 1908 Indigo Gin)
• Lavender Limoncello Cocktail
  

I hope you like this Apricot Lavender Sangria, and you will try it. If you try it, please let me know in the comment section of this post below, send me an Instagram message, or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

Apricot Lavender Sangria

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

This Apricot Lavender Sangria, featuring white wine, apricot liqueur, lavender syrup, and stone fruits, is a refreshing and delightful summer twist on a classic recipe.

Course: Drinks

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Servings

4-6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Lavender syrup

1

hour

Chilling

1-2

hours

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Ingredients

• 1 bottle (750 ml.) Pinot Grigio, chilled
  – Or other white wine with a mild, medium-dry or semi-sweet profile

• 2/3 cup (160 ml.) apricot liqueur or brandy

• 1/4 cup (60 ml.) Lavender Simple Syrup
  or more, to taste

• 3 peaches or 6-7 apricots (or combination of both) – pitted and sliced

• ice cubes, for serving

Directions

• Combine all ingredients except ice in a pitcher and stir to combine. Try and adjust the flavour by adding more apricot liqueur or lavender syrup. If sangria is too sweet to your liking, you can balance the flavour by adding some lemon juice or lemon slices.
• Refrigerate for at least 30-60 minutes. I will not recommend going beyond 2 hours as the fruit will start losing their nice texture and start turning mushy.
• Serve over ice and garnished as desired. Enjoy!

Ben | Havocinthekitchen

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