Discover the taste of summer with our Belgian Beer Sangria recipe! Light, fruity, and easily customizable for any gathering.
Wine and Beer. Whether you like one, the other, or both, who would ever think to combine the two? We thought exactly the same thing, until we tried this Belgian Beer Sangria recipe. The idea had been swirling around in my head ever since the days of creating our Iceberg Margarita, which combines the beautiful flavors of a margarita with a bubbly, light lager.
The light and subtle sweetness of a Belgian Wheat Beer mixes perfectly with fruit and wine. And much like our Frozen Rosé Drink, it's a light, refreshing sip on a summer day.
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Ingredients
- PEACHES: fresh peaches, diced
- STRAWBERRIES: fresh strawberries, sliced
- CHERRIES: fresh cherries, pitted and halved. We used bing cherries, but you can use any type of fresh cherry.
- LIMES: fresh limes, cut into small pieces
- LEMONS: fresh lemons, cut into small pieces
- WHITE WINE: we find that a light, crisp white wine (like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Riesling) works best for Sangria.
- BEER: we like a wheat beer, like Tröegs Dream Weaver. Any wheat beer will work: Hefeweizen, Allagash White, Blue Moon
- CRANBERRY JUICE: cranberry juice cocktail adds the right pop of color
- SUGAR: granulated sugar (for the simple syrup)
- WATER: flat water (for the simple syrup)
*see recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: in a small sauce pan, add sugar and water and cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved (about 5 minutes). Transfer to container and allow to cool.
- Soak Fruit: in a large pitcher, pour wine and add fruit and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Add Simple Syrup: add sugar water mixture (simple syrup)
- Mix in Beer: add beer and stir.
- Pour into serving glasses along with ice.
- Top with Cranberry Juice: Pour a little of the cranberry juice to each glass.
- Serve: garnish with fruit and citrus peel. Enjoy!
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Top tip
Making sangria is a great way to use fruit in the fridge before it goes bad. If you don't have peaches, try oranges, nectarines, or plums. Nibbling on the wine-soaked fruit is just as rewarding as the Beer Sangria itself.
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Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Do not freeze.
FAQ
The best beers for sangria are light and crisp varieties, such as Belgian wheat beers, lagers, or pilsners. These types of beer provide a refreshing base that pairs well with fruit.
Popular fruits for beer sangria include oranges, lemons, limes, strawberries, peaches, and berries. These fruits add vibrant colors and fresh flavors to the drink. Feel free to experiment with your favorite fruits to create your ideal blend.
Beer sangria is best enjoyed fresh, but it can last in the refrigerator for up to two days. After this period, the carbonation from the beer will start to diminish, and the fruit may become mushy. For the best results, prepare beer sangria shortly before serving.
You can prepare the fruit and wine mixture in advance, but it's best to add the beer just before serving to maintain its carbonation. If you mix the beer too early, it may go flat.
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Belgian Beer Sangria recipe
Discover the taste of summer with our Belgian Beer Sangria recipe! Light, fruity, and easily customizable for any gathering.
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 peach, diced
- 1 pint strawberries, sliced
- 1 pint fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 lime, cut into small pieces
- 1 lemon, cut into small pieces
- 1 bottle of your favorite white wine
- 1 12 oz bottle wheat beer
- 1 C cranberry juice
- ¼ C sugar
- ½ C water
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan, add sugar and water and cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved (about 5 minutes). Transfer to container and allow to cool.
- In a large pitcher, pour wine and add fruit and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Add sugar water mixture (simple syrup)
- Add beer and stir.
- Pour into serving glasses along with ice.
- Pour a little of the cranberry juice to each glass.
- Garnish with fruit and citrus peel.
Notes
Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 4.6 mg
- Fat: 1.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 69.2 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Jackie says
We love this drink on the back patio on warm summer evenings. It's a great way to use up the fruit and wine that's left in the fridge.