Raspberry Sangria Punch

Raspberry Sangria Punch is an easy white wine sangria made with fresh raspberries, citrus fruit, rum, peach schnapps, and a splash of sparkling water. This sweet and fruity homemade wine punch is an easy party drink for a crowd and perfect for Easter, summer parties, holidays, Christmas, and entertaining any time of year.

Looking for an easy party drink that’s pretty, fruity, and made for a crowd? This Raspberry Sangria Punch checks ALL the boxes. It’s an easy white wine sangria loaded with fresh raspberries, oranges, lemons, and limes, plus raspberry syrup, rum, peach schnapps, and sparkling water. Lots of fruit. Lots of flavor. And that gorgeous raspberry red color!

I originally made this sangria punch for Easter brunch, but there’s really no reason to save it for one holiday. It would be just as good for a summer BBQ, bridal shower, girls’ night, birthday party, Christmas party, or just about any other celebration.

And unlike making individual cocktails all night, you can put this fruity wine punch together in one big punch bowl and let everyone help themselves. My kind of entertaining.

For the wine, I used two bottles of Pinot Grigio, but Sauvignon Blanc is another good choice. The dry white wine works well with the sweet raspberry syrup and peach schnapps without making the finished drink overly sweet.

Fresh raspberries and lots of sliced citrus go right into the punch, then everything sits for about 30 minutes so those flavors can mingle. Right before serving, add sparkling water and ice. Easy!

You can also customize this homemade sangria recipe with different wine, fruit, berries, or bubbly mixers. More on that below.

What I Love About This Recipe

• It’s an easy party drink for a crowd. Instead of mixing cocktails one at a time, everything goes into one large punch bowl or a few pitchers. The recipe makes about 10 to 12 servings and is easy to double or triple for a bigger party. That means less time playing bartender and more time enjoying your guests.
• It’s loaded with fresh fruit. Raspberries are the star, but oranges, lemons, and limes add plenty of fresh citrus flavor and color. The fruit also makes this sangria punch look extra pretty without requiring any fancy garnish. Every glass can get a little fresh fruit along with the punch.
• The flavor is easy to customize. This Raspberry Sangria Punch starts with white wine, raspberry syrup, rum, and peach schnapps, but there are LOTS of ways to change things up. Try different fruit, berries, wine, or sparkling mixers to create your own homemade sangria. Strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, peach, apple, cranberry, cherry, or pomegranate can all inspire fun variations.
• You control the sparkle. I personally like my sangria punch a little more sparkling, but not everyone in my family agrees. Ha! Add more sparkling water if you love bubbles, or use less if you prefer a flatter sangria. You can even experiment with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda if you want a sweeter punch.
• It works for just about any celebration. This fruity drink is light and colorful enough for Easter or a summer party, but the beautiful red raspberry color also works for holiday and Christmas entertaining. Add seasonal fruit and you’ve got a sangria punch that can go from summer BBQ to Christmas party without much effort.

What Is Sangria Punch?

Sangria is a wine-based drink generally made with fruit and often additional alcohol, juice, sweeteners, or sparkling ingredients. There are TONS of versions.

Some sangria recipes start with red wine, while others use white wine, rosé, or even sparkling wine.

This Raspberry Sangria Punch is a white wine sangria that combines Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc with raspberry syrup, rum, peach schnapps, fresh raspberries, citrus, and sparkling water. It’s somewhere between a classic fruity sangria and a party punch.

Equipment You May Need

• Large Punch Bowl – The easiest way to combine and serve this Raspberry Sangria Punch for a crowd.
• Large Pitchers – No punch bowl? No problem. Divide the sangria between a few large pitchers instead.
• Long-Handled Spoon – Makes it easy to gently stir all the wine, alcohol, fresh fruit, sparkling water, and ice together.
• Sharp Knife – You’ll need a good knife to quarter and thinly slice the oranges, lemons, and limes.
• Cutting Board – Gives you plenty of room for prepping all that fresh citrus fruit.
• Liquid Measuring Cup – Helpful for accurately measuring the raspberry syrup, rum, and peach schnapps.
• Wine Sangria Glasses or Cocktail Glasses – Use your favorite glasses for serving the finished sangria punch with some of the fresh fruit.

Raspberry Sangria Punch Ingredients

• White Wine – Two bottles form the base of this homemade sangria punch. Pinot Grigio is my choice, but Sauvignon Blanc is another good option. A drier white wine helps balance the sweeter raspberry syrup and peach schnapps.
• Raspberry Flavored Syrup – Adds concentrated raspberry flavor and sweetness while helping give the sangria its beautiful color.
• Rum – Adds another layer of alcohol and flavor to the white wine punch.
• Peach Schnapps – Raspberry and peach are SO good together. The peach schnapps adds fruity sweetness that complements the berries and citrus.
• Fresh Raspberries – A whole 12-ounce package of fresh raspberries gives the sangria plenty of fresh berry flavor. Frozen raspberries can be substituted.
• Limes – Quarter and thinly slice the limes so the pieces fit easily into serving glasses.
• Oranges – Fresh orange adds color and classic citrus flavor to the sangria.
• Lemons – Adds another layer of bright citrus flavor to balance the sweeter ingredients.
• Sparkling Water – Adds a light sparkle without making the sangria considerably sweeter. You can adjust the amount depending on how bubbly you like your punch.
• Ice – Add it right before serving to keep the sangria punch cold.

How to Make Raspberry Sangria Punch

Step One: Combine the Wine and Alcohol
Pour the wine into a large punch bowl. Add the raspberry syrup, rum, and peach schnapps, then stir to combine.

Step Two: Add the Fresh Fruit
Add the raspberries, limes, oranges, and lemons to the bowl and stir to combine. Let the sangria sit for about 30 minutes so the fresh fruit has a chance to infuse the punch.

Step Three: Add the Sparkle and Serve
Add the sparkling water and ice, then stir gently until combined. Serve immediately.

(Full printable recipe card with full details is at bottom of post.)

Raspberry Sangria Punch Variations

One of the BEST things about homemade sangria is how easy it is to customize. Here are a few variation suggestions…

Strawberry Raspberry Sangria: Add sliced fresh strawberries along with the raspberries for an extra berry-packed punch.

Mixed Berry Sangria: Add blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries for a colorful berry sangria.

Peach Raspberry Sangria: Add fresh sliced peaches to play up the peach schnapps already in the recipe.

Apple Raspberry Sangria: Add thinly sliced apple for extra crunch and a fall-inspired twist.

Cranberry Raspberry Sangria: Add fresh cranberries for a festive holiday or Christmas sangria.

Pomegranate Raspberry Sangria: Fresh pomegranate arils would add gorgeous color and another sweet-tart fruit flavor.

Cherry Raspberry Sangria: Add fresh pitted cherries when they’re in season.

Rosé Sangria: Experiment with rosé wine instead of white wine for another fruity pink sangria variation.

Moscato Sangria: Moscato can make a sweeter variation, so be mindful of the additional sweetness from the raspberry syrup and peach schnapps.

Prosecco Sangria: For an extra bubbly sangria or spritz-inspired drink, you could experiment with sparkling wine such as Prosecco. Add sparkling wine closer to serving time to help preserve the bubbles.

Ginger Ale Sangria: Replace the sparkling water with ginger ale for a sweeter, bubbly punch with a little ginger flavor.

The variations above change the tested recipe, so adjust according to your taste.

Serving Suggestions

• Easter Brunch: The raspberries and colorful citrus make this a pretty spring brunch cocktail.
• Summer BBQs: Serve it ice cold alongside grilled foods and easy summer appetizers.
• Bridal and Baby Showers: The gorgeous fruit and raspberry color make it a festive party punch. For events where some guests aren’t drinking alcohol, serve a separate nonalcoholic punch rather than simply omitting one ingredient from this recipe.
• Holiday Parties: Add cranberries or pomegranate for an easy seasonal variation.
• Christmas: The red raspberries make this an easy starting point for a Christmas sangria punch.
• Girls’ Night: Make one pitcher or punch bowl and let everyone serve themselves.
• Large Parties: Double or triple the recipe and divide it among multiple punch bowls or pitchers.
• With Brunch: Serve with egg dishes, breakfast casseroles, pastries, fresh fruit, and other brunch favorites.

Quick Tips for Best Results

• Chill your ingredients first. Starting with cold wine and other chilled ingredients means you won’t need as much ice.
• Use Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. Both work well with the sweet raspberry and peach flavors.
• Slice the citrus thinly. Quartering and thinly slicing the oranges, lemons, and limes makes the fruit easier to fit into individual glasses.
• Give the fruit 30 minutes. Letting everything sit gives the fresh fruit a chance to infuse the sangria.
• Add sparkling water last. This helps preserve the bubbles.
• Add ice right before serving. Adding it too early can water down the punch as the ice melts.
• Adjust the carbonation. Add additional sparkling water if you prefer a more bubbly sangria punch.
• Use frozen raspberries if needed. They’re an easy substitution and can help keep the punch cold.
• Watch the sweetness. If you’re using sweet wine, ginger ale, or lemon-lime soda, remember that the raspberry syrup and peach schnapps already add sweetness.
• Use pitchers if you don’t have a punch bowl. A few large pitchers work just as well and may even be easier to fit into the refrigerator.
• Scale it up for parties. Double or triple the recipe and divide it among multiple pitchers or punch bowls.
• Serve responsibly. This punch contains wine, rum, and peach schnapps, and the fruity flavor can make the alcohol less noticeable.

Raspberry Sangria Punch FAQ

How should I store Raspberry Sangria Punch?
Store leftover sangria covered in the refrigerator. If possible, remove excess ice before refrigerating so it doesn’t continue melting and diluting the punch. Keep in mind that the sparkling water will gradually lose carbonation.

How long will Raspberry Sangria Punch last?
This punch is best served fresh, especially after the sparkling water and ice have been added. Leftovers can be refrigerated, but the carbonation will fade and the citrus and raspberries will continue softening as they sit.

What substitutions can I make?
You can use frozen raspberries instead of fresh. Depending on how sweet your wine is, you can also substitute ginger ale or lemon-lime soda for the sparkling water. Different fresh fruit can be used to create your own flavor combinations.

What else can I add to this recipe?
Try strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, cranberries, cherries, or pomegranate. Different wines such as rosé, Moscato, or Prosecco can inspire other sangria variations, although they will change the flavor and sweetness of the punch.

Other Recipes You May Enjoy

• Blackberry Sangria – Another fruity sangria recipe that’s perfect when you want to switch up the berries.
• Cider Sangria – A delicious fall cocktail with apple cider.
• Peach White Wine Sangria Slushies – A frozen cocktail with white wine, orange liqueur, peach liqueur, fruit juice, honey, and peaches.
• Strawberry Prosecco Slushie – Another delicious fruity cocktail drink.

Hope you enjoy this Raspberry Sangria Punch as much as we did! Be sure to check out my favorite Christmas Punch recipes too.