Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria Recipe
Introduction
This Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria is a refreshing and vibrant drink perfect for warm days and gatherings. Bursting with fresh berries, juicy stone fruits, and a touch of bubbly, it’s both fruity and light. Easy to prepare, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces fresh raspberries (around 1 cup, with extra for topping)
- 16 ounces fresh strawberries (2 cups, hulled and sliced, with extra for topping)
- 2 ripe peaches, nectarines, or oranges (sliced)
- 1 chilled 750 ml bottle of moscato (white or pink)
- 1/2 cup triple sec or Chambord
- 1/2 cup peach or pineapple juice
- Ginger ale, soda water, or ginger beer to top
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the fresh raspberries, strawberries, and sliced peaches, nectarines, or oranges to the bottom of a large pitcher.
- Step 2: Pour the chilled Moscato, triple sec or Chambord, and peach or pineapple juice over the fruit in the pitcher.
- Step 3: Gently stir the mixture to combine all the flavors without crushing the fruit.
- Step 4: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld together.
- Step 5: Chill for at least 2 hours, or leave overnight for a deeper flavor. Avoid exceeding 24 hours to keep the fruit fresh.
- Step 6: When ready to serve, pour sangria into wine glasses until about 3/4 full, including some of the soaked fruit.
- Step 7: Top each glass with ginger ale, soda water, or ginger beer for a light, refreshing fizz.
Tips & Variations
- For a sweeter note, substitute the peach or pineapple juice with fresh orange juice or add a splash of simple syrup.
- Try using different fruits like blueberries or blackberries for a unique twist.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to keep the sangria cold without watering it down with ice.
- Use sparkling Moscato for extra fizz instead of topping with soda.
Storage
Store the sangria in a covered pitcher or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. It’s best enjoyed fresh, but if needed, stir gently before serving again. Avoid leaving the fruit submerged too long to prevent it from becoming mushy.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this sangria without alcohol?
Yes! Substitute the Moscato and triple sec with sparkling grape juice and a splash of peach juice for a delicious non-alcoholic version.
What’s the best way to serve sangria?
Serve sangria chilled in wine glasses or tumblers, including some of the soaked fruit in each glass. Top with a bubbly beverage just before serving for a refreshing finish.
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Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria Recipe
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Low Fat
Description
A refreshing and fruity Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria blending fresh raspberries, strawberries, peaches, and a chilled bottle of Moscato wine, enhanced with triple sec and peach or pineapple juice, perfect for warm weather entertaining.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 6 ounces fresh raspberries (around 1 cup, with extra for topping)
- 16 ounces fresh strawberries (2 cups, hulled and sliced, with extra for topping)
- 2 ripe peaches, nectarines, or oranges (sliced)
Liquids
- 1 chilled 750 ml bottle of Moscato (white or pink)
- 1/2 cup triple sec or Chambord
- 1/2 cup peach or pineapple juice
- Ginger ale, soda water, or ginger beer (to top)
Instructions
- Add the Fresh Fruit: Begin by adding the raspberries, sliced strawberries, and sliced peaches (or nectarines or oranges) to the bottom of a large pitcher to provide a fresh fruity base.
- Pour the Liquids: Pour the chilled Moscato wine, triple sec or Chambord, and your choice of peach or pineapple juice over the fruit in the pitcher.
- Stir to Combine: Gently stir the mixture to blend the flavors of the fruit and liquids together without bruising the fruit.
- Chill the Sangria: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. Chill for at least 2 hours to develop taste or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor, making sure not to exceed 24 hours to keep the fruit fresh.
- Serve with Fizz: When ready to serve, pour the sangria into wine glasses about three quarters full, including some of the soaked fruit pieces.
- Add Bubbly Topping: Top each glass with your choice of ginger ale, club soda, or ginger beer to add a refreshing fizz that complements the sweetness of the sangria.
Notes
- Chill the sangria for at least 2 hours for a subtle fruit infusion or overnight for a more robust flavor.
- Do not let the sangria sit longer than 24 hours to prevent the fruit from becoming too soggy and losing freshness.
- Use either white or pink Moscato based on your preference; both work well with the fruit blend.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Moscato and triple sec with sparkling white grape juice and peach-flavored syrup.
- Add extra fresh fruit for garnish to enhance presentation and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria, summer sangria, fruity wine cocktail, refreshing sangria, peach sangria recipe
