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Wine Punch

A refreshing wine punch combining dry white wine, fresh berries, citrus, mint, and sparkling water for an effortless crowd-pleasing beverage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 750 ml bottle of dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries halved or quartered
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 lemons sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 lime sliced into thin rounds
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
  • 2 cups sparkling water or club soda chilled
  • 1 cup ginger ale optional, for a slightly sweet note
  • Ice cubes for the punch bowl

Equipment

  • Large punch bowl or pitcher
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle for serving
  • Small bowls for fruit prep
  • Cocktail glasses or wine glasses

Method
 

  1. Rinse all berries under cool water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Slice lemons and limes into thin rounds, leaving the skin on for visual appeal.
  3. Pour the dry white wine into the punch bowl and stir in the honey or simple syrup until fully dissolved.
  4. Add the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and citrus slices to the wine mixture and stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate at 4 °C for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to infuse.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, chill the serving glasses in the freezer or fill them with ice and water, then discard the water.
  7. Just before serving, pour the chilled sparkling water into the punch bowl and stir gently to preserve carbonation.
  8. Add ice cubes to the punch bowl and tuck fresh mint leaves into the mixture, crushing them lightly to release their aroma.
  9. Taste the punch and adjust sweetness with extra honey or balance with more citrus slices if needed.

Notes

For minimal dilution, freeze some of the fruit-wine mixture in ice cube trays and use those cubes instead of plain ice.