Citrusy Margarita Sangria Recipe [With Tequila and White Wine]

Name: Margarita Sangria Recipe with Tequila
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 750 ml Sauvignon Blanc ((or other dry white wine)); 1 cup tequila blanco ((I like the vanilla undertones of Casamigos)); 1 cup Cointreau; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup lime juice; 1 lime sliced; 1 lemon sliced; Cilantro to garnish; Salt to rim glasses

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This Margarita Sangria recipe is perfect for when you can’t decide if you want that tequila cocktail or white wine. With fresh citrus flavors, sauvignon blanc and your favorite tequila, you’ll want to share this easy pitcher cocktail with friends. Immediately. Scroll down for step-by-step instructions!

A pitcher full of Margarita Sangria with empty glasses on the table. — This Margarita Sangria is full of citrus flavor and is super refreshing!

A Flavorful Tequila Sangria Recipe

This easy citrus sangria with tequila is a delicious wine cocktail to enjoy with friends.

I love tequila cocktails, but I also love sauvignon blanc. Sometimes I can’t decide which I like more. On hot days, when you want something that feels like a cocktail but still has that tang of your favorite white wine, this sangria recipe is perfect!

In about 10 minutes, you’ll be done with prep and ready to place the pitcher in the fridge to chill and allow the flavors to marry.

Related: Iced Tea Sangria Recipe

With fresh lime, lemon and orange juices, the flavors are bright, refreshing and citrus-forward. The crisp wine notes come through also and you get the delicious tequila taste as well. It’s the perfect cocktail.

It’s super easy to make this sangria with tequila and can (and should) be made ahead of time! Whether you’re making it for yourself or inviting friends over, this cocktail recipe is a great one.

Ingredients

Like a traditional margarita, this recipe calls for fresh citrus (I used lime, lemon and orange) and orange liqueur. I used Cointreau because that is what I had but you can use Triple Sec if that’s all you have at home.

I love to use sauvignon blanc in my wine cocktail recipes. It’s a versatile white wine that is tangy, usually has notes of citrus and can be on the drier side so it pairs really well with the rest of these ingredients.

You could use a Reisling or another type of white wine if you prefer it. I would stay away from Chardonnay, though, on account of the gross oakiness (Sorry, Chardonnay, I’m not a fan).

As for tequila, use your favorite type. I used Los Sundays in this batch and while I usually like it in a Tequila and Soda, I didn’t love how it played with the citrus.

I think Casamigos would be really nice in this with the slight vanilla note it has. But, again, use what you like. Reposado would be fine also, but I typically stick to Blanco tequila in my recipes.

You can also add some cilantro to the pitcher if you want to give it even more flavor! I only use it as a garnish because half the people I know do not like the flavor of it. (Weirdos).

How to Make Margarita Sangria

Woman putting sliced oranges into a glass pitcher.

Step 1

In a large pitcher, add the sliced citrus. (Add the cilantro if using).

Woman adding white wine into a glass pitcher with sliced citrus to make margarita sangria.

Step 2

Add a bottle of sauvignon blanc.

Woman measuring tequila to add to a glass pitcher for a wine cocktail.

Step 3

Add the tequila and Cointreau.

Woman adding fresh orange juice to a glass pitcher for a cocktail recipe.

Step 4

Add the fresh orange, lime and lemon juices.

Stirring the margarita to store and chill in the fridge.

Step 5

Stir to combine.

Chill

Then place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.

Adding salt to the rim of the cocktail glass.

If desired, salt the rim of the cocktail glasses before serving the Margarita Sangria.

Just rub a piece of fresh lime on the rim and then dip it into the margarita salt. This is totally optional and a personal preference. I don’t enjoy a salted rim.

Pouring a pitcher or margarita over ice in a cup.

Serve the Margarita Sangria over fresh ice in a short cocktail glass. I don’t love the look of traditional margarita glasses but I have these cool thick-stemmed margarita glasses on the way to the house right now!

Adding a sprig of fresh cilantro as garnish on the margarita.

And garnish with fresh cilantro if you aren’t morally opposed. You could also just use a lime wheel or wedge if cilantro grosses you out.

Tips and Tricks

While I love a margarita with all three citrus juices, you can just use lime juice if you prefer. This will give it more of a legit margarita flavor.
Want to stretch out this drink between more people? Add about an ounce of club soda to each glass when serving! The fizz will keep it super refreshing and it will still have all that delicious flavor.
To make this recipe super easy you can use store-bought lemonade. It will change the flavor slightly and make it sweeter, but it is easier than juicing all that juice! (Although, fresh citrus juice is always worth it in my opinion – this is my go-to squeezer for cocktails).
Clapping the cilantro between your palms before using really releases the fragrance!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triple Sec necessary for margaritas?

No. There are tons of margarita recipes out there and some don’t call for Triple Sec or orange liqueur. It adds a bit of sweetness and a hint of orange flavor, but you can totally make do without it.

Can you make a Sangria Margarita?

I would say yes. A Sangria Margarita would be made similar to one margarita. So you can use wine in a traditional margarita recipe. But to truly make it sangria, the wine should be infused with fruit flavors before being added. Or you could make do with a store-bought sangria.

What can I use instead of tequila?

If you don’t like tequila, you can use vodka instead. A Vodka Margarita is tasty and still gives you the citrus flavors you love.

How long does Margarita Sangria last?

While you want to let the sangria sit to get all the flavors to play together, leaving it too long isn’t optimal. I would say you could make this drink recipe and leave it to sit overnight for serving the next afternoon. I would drink it and if there is any leftover after your happy hour, I would pour it out. It might last longer, but in my opinion, the flavor and freshness will start to suffer.