White wine cup is a sophisticated fruit-based wine punch combining dry white wine with brandy, triple sec, and fresh seasonal fruit, garnished with cucumber and mint. It's an elegant batch cocktail that serves six and requires no special equipment.
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Pour ingredients into large pitcher.
Fill with ice.
Garnish with
Insert cucumber peels inside pitcher and top with mint.
in white-wine glasses.
Store the mixed punch (without fruit and fresh herbs) covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; add fresh garnishes and ice just before serving.
Pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc are the recommended choices—both are dry, crisp, and light enough to let the fruit and spirits shine without overpowering the drink.
Yes. Mix the wine, simple syrup, brandy, and triple sec ahead of time, then add fresh fruit and herbs up to 2 hours before serving to keep them from wilting or over-extracting.
Citrus (lemon, lime, orange), berries (strawberries, blueberries), stone fruit (peaches, nectarines), and apples all work well. Choose 2–3 varieties and slice or cube them for easy serving.
Brandy adds depth and warmth; if unavailable, you can substitute with cognac or omit it and increase the triple sec by 1 oz for a lighter, more citrus-forward punch.
Chill all ingredients beforehand, combine in a large pitcher or punch bowl, add fruit and garnishes just before serving, and ladle into wine glasses filled with ice.
