Description
This Tropical Candy Sangria is a playful, fruity twist on a summer classic! Bursting with juicy pineapple, mango, maraschino cherries, and a splash of sweet wine, it’s topped with fizzy soda and loaded with chewy candies for a colorful, candy-coated surprise in every sip. It’s the ultimate party drink—refreshing, fun, and totally Instagram-worthy!
Ingredients
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1 bottle chilled white wine (Moscato or tropical blend)
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1 cup pineapple juice
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½ cup peach schnapps or triple sec
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1 cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling coconut water
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½ cup maraschino cherry juice
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1 cup diced pineapple
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1 cup diced mango or peach
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½ cup maraschino cherries
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A handful of chewy candies (Swedish Fish, gummy bears, peach rings, or sour belts)
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Optional Rim: Coconut flakes + honey or simple syrup
Instructions
1. Prep the Pitcher
Add diced pineapple, mango, cherries, and chewy candies to a large pitcher. Let them soak up all that juicy flavor!
2. Mix It Up
Pour in the wine, pineapple juice, cherry juice, and schnapps. Stir it well. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight for extra candy magic).
3. Time to Sparkle
Right before serving, add lemon-lime soda or sparkling coconut water for that tropical fizz.
4. Serve & Garnish
Rim your glasses with honey + coconut flakes. Pour, garnish with fruit or candy skewers—and enjoy the sweetest sip of summer!
Notes
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Make-Ahead Friendly: You can prep the sangria a day in advance—just wait to add the soda until serving time to keep it bubbly.
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Wine Swap: Moscato works great for a sweet sangria, but you can also use rosé or a tropical white blend for a lighter finish.
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Boozy Boost: For a stronger kick, add a splash of coconut rum or passionfruit liqueur.
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Candy Tips: Gummy candies will soften the longer they soak. If you prefer them chewy, add them just before serving.
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Non-Alcoholic Option: Swap the wine and schnapps for white grape juice and coconut water for a kid-friendly mocktail version.
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Rim Trick: Dip glass rims in honey, then coconut flakes, sugar, or crushed candies for a fun, tropical touch.
- Alcohol: ~10–12% ABV
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails / Summer Drinks
- Method: No-cook, Mix & Chill
- Cuisine: Tropical Fusion / American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~210
- Sugar: ~22g
- Sodium: ~10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~22g
- Cholesterol: ~0.5g
Keywords: tropical sangria, candy sangria, summer cocktails, fruity sangria, party drinks, gummy candy cocktail, easy sangria recipe, wine punch, tropical party drinks