Pink Moscato Sangria Recipe
Pink Moscato sangria is a summer favorite cocktail & it’s super easy to make! It only takes a handful of ingredients and just a few minutes to make. One of the best things is that you can refrigerate this cocktail & allow it to chill until it’s time to serve for fun festivities.
This pink Moscato recipe is the perfect add on to summer BBQs or for any social gatherings. It’s the perfect refreshment to enjoy while lounging around the house or to help you unwind & relax for the evening.
So, what is Sangria?
Well sangria is a popular drink that has origins & roots from Spain. It’s a red wine drink that has so many variations and pink Moscato sangria is one of them. According to history, Sangria is associated with Spain and thanks to its appearance at the Spanish pavilion of the 1964 World’s Fair- it was introduced to America. Over the years, this tasty drink has gained massive popularity in the US.
In today’s society- most consider this popular drink to be a great tasting wine punch. And around the holidays it’s the perfect treat for food/drink festivities. There is no wrong or right way to make sangria. Why? – because There are so many twists and variations – you can make any adaptions you want.
popular add-on for sangria drinks:
- brandy or vodka
- seltzer or club soda
- If you don’t want to use pink Moscato- feel free to use a great sweet red wine or white wine.
You can make this popular pink Moscato sangria drink at home. It’s easy, fun and delicious. It’s perfect for parties and there are some great sangria recipes and variations to try. I hope you guys enjoy this recipe & feel free to check out more drinks and food recipes on my food blog. I have some great tasting smoothie & juicing recipes as well.
Pink Moscato Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 Bottle of Pink Moscato
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ cup sugar or triple sec (if you don’t want to add sugar you can omit)
- 1 Orange cut into slices
- 1 Apple cut into slices
- ¼ to ½ cup Lime & lemon cut into slices
- 1 cup Strawberries cut into slices
Optional Ingredients:
- Ice
- ¼ cup Brandy or vodka
- 1 can seltzer or club soda
Instructions
- Clean & prep the fruit beforehand. Slice the fruit into smaller pieces.
- In a large pitcher add the sliced fruit: oranges, apples, lemon/lime, and strawberries.
- Add the wine, orange juice, and sugar.
- Stir all the ingredients together.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, preferably 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, pour into iced cups.
- Optional:
- You can top off the pink Moscato with brandy &/or seltzer before serving. Note: Add the lime seltzer or club soda just before serving so that it does not go flat.
- Enjoy!
