This drink packs a punch, but it’s so refreshing and perfect for sipping at a summer party. It’s sweet and fruity from the sangria, with a bit of spice from the jalapeno. There are only six ingredients, and all you have to do is mix and chill.
This will serve a large crowd, and it’s not too spicy. The jalapeno slices will float to the top, so you can remove them before serving to avoid someone accidentally biting into one!
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Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need
Use any inexpensive white wine for this, but don’t pick one that’s too sweet. You can use Anaheim or Poblano peppers for less spiciness. You can use fresh pineapple chunks if you have them. Don’t skip the sugar; you need it to help the jalapeno release its juices and flavor.
This will serve about 16 people and should be consumed as soon as possible. If you’d like to double or triple this recipe, you can make adjustments in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Wooden spoon
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 can pineapple chunks (15-ounce can; drained)
- 46 ounces of pineapple juice
- 750 millilitres of dry white wine
- 24 ounces of club soda
How to Make Pineapple Jalapeno Sangria
Step One: Mix the Base
Slice your jalapeno and combine it with the sugar and pineapple chunks in a small bowl. Let it sit for 30 minutes so the sugar dissolves and gets all those flavors going.
Step Two: Build Your Sangria
In your biggest pitcher, combine the pineapple juice, wine, and your sugar mixture. Stir it up and chill for at least 2 hours. (Use any cheap white wine here – just avoid the sweet stuff.)
Step Three: Finish & Serve
Add the club soda right before serving and give it one gentle stir. Those jalapeno slices will float to the top – pull them out if you don’t want anyone getting surprised by the heat. Garnish with pineapple and jalapeno if you want to be fancy.
Storage Instructions
It’s best to consume sangria as soon as it’s mixed up. However, any leftover sangria can be kept in a covered pitcher or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just stir it well before serving it again.
You can’t freeze this recipe because the club soda makes it fizzy, and the fruit changes texture.
What to Serve with Your Sangria
Serve this with these easy summer party favorites.
- Guacamole and tortilla chips are perfect appetizers.
- Have some shrimp tacos with some pineapple mango salsa.
- Grill some barbecue chicken drumsticks.
- Serve a big bowl of my favorite southwest barbecue chicken salad.
Questions and Troubleshooting
Yes, you can use canned pineapple juice, fresh pineapple juice, or even frozen concentrate.
Absolutely! In fact, it’s best to make sangria a few hours (or even a day) in advance so the flavors have time to meld. Just be sure to add the club soda immediately before serving, or it will lose its fizz.
The recipe is easily adaptable to your taste. If you don’t want it too spicy, you can remove the seeds before slicing. But it’s not too spicy at all as written; there’s just a hint of heat.
More Summer Sangria Recipes
Sangrias are the perfect drink to serve for a summertime party or just for having company over.
- Strawberry rosé sangria is not too sweet and perfectly fruity.
- No slicing or blending needed for this triple berry sangria.
- Strawberry peach sangria is perfect to serve for a girls’ party.
- This simple prosecco sangria is bubbly and sweet with sugared berries.
Printable Recipe
Pineapple & Jalapeno Sangria
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Wooden spoon
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 can pineapple chunks (15 ounce can; drained)
- 46 ounces pineapple juice
- 750 millilitres dry white wine
- 24 ounces club soda
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits and sugar. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, sliced jalapeno, and pineapple chunks. Let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
- Combine everything except the club soda. In a very large pitcher, combine the pineapple juice, wine, and the bowl of sugar and fruits. Let the mixture chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Add the club soda and serve. Just pour the club soda before serving. Stir gently and serve the sangria, garnished with a slice of jalapeno and a chunk of pineapple.
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