Apricot lavender sangria is a fresh and fruity white wine sangria made with apricot liqueur, lavender syrup, and juicy stone fruits. This apricot sangria balances natural sweetness with a subtle herbal note, creating a light and refreshing summer cocktail.

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Hey folks, today I’m sharing a bright and refreshing drink that feels perfect for warm days and easy gatherings. It’s colourful, aromatic, and comes together with minimal effort while still looking impressive in the glass. So, let’s dive into this 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!

Why You’ll Love This Apricot Lavender Sangria

Fresh and fruity: Packed with juicy stone fruit flavours.
Light and refreshing: Perfect for warm weather and summer entertaining.
Subtle herbal note: Lavender enhances without overpowering.
Easy to make: Minimal prep and great for batching.
Visually appealing: Beautiful colours and elegant presentation.

What Makes This Sangria Unique?

This white wine sangria stands out thanks to its combination of flavours:

Apricot: Adds rich, fruity sweetness.
Lavender: Provides a subtle aromatic complexity.
White wine: Keeps the drink crisp and refreshing.

Together, they create a more refined and slightly unexpected version of classic sangria.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Apricot Lavender Sangria

To make this fun Apricot Lavender Sangria, 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.

Possible Additions and Variations

Although this recipe is already delicious, you can customize it easily:

Add berries: Raspberries or strawberries for extra freshness.
Use rosé: For a slightly different flavour profile.
Make it lighter: Add more sparkling water.
Stronger version: Increase liqueur slightly.
Non-alcoholic: Use white grape juice and lavender syrup.

How to Balance Flavour in Sangria

Use dry wine to avoid excessive sweetness.
Adjust lavender syrup gradually.
Add citrus to balance fruit sweetness.
Chill well for the best flavour integration.

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 at least one hour 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

Are you looking for more fun cocktails, like this apricot lavender sangria? Then be sure to check more recipes below:

More Lavender Cocktails

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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!