Food Recipes Stone Fruit Sangria Be the first to rate & review! A pitcher of this sangria keeps hosting easy and breezy. By Anna Theoktisto Published on July 06, 2024 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Carla Gonzalez Hart Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Servings: 6 If you’re collecting hacks on how to make hosting fun and easy, this is a marvelous one: prep a pitcher of this stone fruit sangria up to a day before your shindig. Peaches, nectarines, cherries, and plums unite to infuse this lively drink with fresh, summery flavor. It’s the perfect way to celebrate stone fruit season while letting you kick back and enjoy hosting. This sangria recipe doesn't result in an overtly sweet, cloying libation like some do. The cocktail is refreshing and light-bodied, and the cherries also happen to lend their color to the drink, making the sangria a beautiful blush pink. Sprigs of fresh thyme or basil would make excellent swaps for the mint. Or have an array of herbs on hand and let guests choose their own adventure. Ingredients 2 peaches or nectarines, pitted and thinly sliced (2 cups) 2 plums, pitted and sliced 2 cups pitted fresh cherries (from 10 1/2 oz. cherries) 2 (750-milliliter) bottles dry white wine (such as pinot grigio) 3/4 cup (6 oz.) orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier) 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes) 4 fresh mint sprigs, plus more for garnish Sparkling water (optional) Directions Place nectarines, plums, cherries, wine, liqueur, lime juice, and mint in a large pitcher; stir to combine. Cover and chill until flavors meld, at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Serve over ice with a splash of sparkling water (if using) on top. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Carla Gonzalez Hart Make-Ahead: Prep, cover, and refrigerate this beverage up to a day before serving. Rate It Print