This pineapple sangria is a taste of the islands in a glass, tropical and dangerous.

Pineapple sangria will make you feel like you are on a tropical beach vacation. This sangria recipe is light, fruity, and refreshing, and is made with only five ingredients.

I absolutely love anything pineapple, and this pineapple sangria is one of my favorite summertime drinks. It is an ideal cocktail for brunch, pool days, backyard parties, or front porch sipping.

Why You Will Love Pineapple Sangria

Easy - This sangria recipe is quick and easy to prepare. Just dump the ingredients in a pitcher, give it a good stir, then pop it in the fridge.
Crowd Favorite - This pineapple cocktail is a favorite at summer parties, brunches, barbecues, and Fourth of July celebrations. You can prepare a large batch ahead of time and refrigerate it.
Perfectly Balanced - The sweet pineapple combines with the smooth coconut rum and dry white wine for a balanced, not too sweet, not too dry cocktail.

Tools

Pitcher
Measuring Cups
Long Stirring Spoon
Serving Glasses

Ingredients

Before you head to the recipe card for exact measurements, here’s a quick look at what you’ll be using.

Dry White Wine - I personally like Pinot Grigio in this pineapple sangria recipe. It has a crisp fruity taste without being a sweet wine. It complements the pineapple juice well.
Pineapple Juice - I love pineapple juice in my sangria recipe. It is sweet and fruity and cuts through the dryness of the dry white wine.
Coconut Rum - Traditional sangria has brandy in it, but coconut rum in pineapple sangria makes you feel like you are on a tropical beach. This is so good! Trust me on this one.
Pineapple Chunks (optional) - Adding the pineapple chunks before chilling gives an added pineapple kick. This also adds a boozy snack to your pineapple cocktail.
Honey - Honey cuts through the dryness of the white wine and adds a touch of sweetness.
Ice - Sangria is best served cold. It has the best flavor that way, and it also cools you down on a hot summer day.

Instructions

Cut the pineapple into one inch chunks. Add the chunks to the large pitcher.
Add the white wine, pineapple juice, and coconut rum to the pitcher. Mix well.
Refrigerate for 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add ice to the serving glasses and top with pineapple sangria.
Enjoy!

Tips For the best pineapple sangria

Instead of ice, use frozen pineapple to keep the sangria cold in the glasses. It will keep the sangria from getting watered down.
Replace the fresh cut pineapple with thawed pineapple chunks to make this even easier to prepare.
Taste the pineapple sangria before serving. Add a couple tablespoons of honey if you would like it sweeter.
Make this summer cocktail ahead of time and refrigerate up to 8 hours.

Variations

If you are not a fan of coconut, swap out the coconut rum for silver rum.
Make a pineapple rum sangria by blending the sangria with ice in a blender.
Add in fresh slice strawberries for a berry twist.

If You love sangria

Bourbon Sangria - Bourbon sangria is a twist on a classic sangria that replaces the brandy with a smooth bourbon.
Cranberry Apple Sangria - A winter favorite that has the tart taste of cranberries mixing with sweet apples.
Apple Cider Sangria (Caramel Apple Sangria) - This sangria is fall in a glass with the taste of apples and a hint of caramel.