Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria Recipe
Introduction
Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria is a refreshing and fruity drink perfect for warm weather gatherings. Combining fresh berries, stone fruits, and a sweet Moscato base, this sangria offers a delightful balance of sweetness and fizz.
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 (or nectarines/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: Stir the mixture gently to combine all the flavors without crushing the fruit.
- Step 4: Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld together.
- Step 5: Chill for at least 2 hours, or better yet, leave it overnight for a deeper infusion; avoid exceeding 24 hours to keep fruit fresh.
- Step 6: When ready to serve, pour the sangria into wine glasses about three-quarters full, including some soaked fruit pieces.
- Step 7: Top each glass with ginger ale, soda water, or ginger beer for a lively, refreshing fizz before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Use ripe, seasonal fruits for the best flavor and sweetness in your sangria.
- For a lighter version, reduce the triple sec or omit it entirely.
- Try swapping peach or pineapple juice with orange or apple juice for a different fruity twist.
- Add fresh mint or basil leaves for an herbal note that complements the sweetness.
Storage
Store any leftover sangria in the refrigerator in a covered pitcher or airtight container. It’s best enjoyed within 24 hours to keep the fruit fresh and flavors vibrant. When reheating is desired, serve chilled or over ice rather than warming up, to preserve the bubbly character.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this sangria ahead of time?
Yes, making sangria a few hours or overnight ahead of serving allows the flavors to fully develop. Just be sure not to exceed 24 hours to keep the fruit fresh.
What can I use instead of Moscato if I don’t have any?
You can substitute Moscato with another sweet white wine or a slightly sweet rosé. Just choose a wine that complements the fruit’s sweetness without overpowering it.
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Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria Recipe
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria is a refreshing and fruity cocktail perfect for warm weather gatherings. This delightful blend features fresh raspberries, strawberries, and ripe peaches combined with sweet Moscato wine, triple sec or Chambord, and peach or pineapple juice. Topped with a bubbly fizz from ginger ale or soda water, it offers a light, flavorful drink that’s easy to prepare and wonderfully enjoyable chilled.
Ingredients
Fruit
- 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 Fresh Fruit: Begin by placing the fresh raspberries, hulled and sliced strawberries, and sliced peaches or nectarines into the bottom of a large pitcher. Using fresh fruit helps infuse the sangria with natural sweetness and a vibrant fruity flavor.
- Pour Liquids: Pour the chilled bottle of Moscato, followed by triple sec or Chambord, and then peach or pineapple juice over the fresh fruit in the pitcher. This combination creates a balanced mix of sweetness and citrus notes.
- Stir Gently: Using a spoon, gently stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients carefully without bruising the fruit, allowing the flavors to meld nicely.
- Chill the Sangria: Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator. Let the sangria chill for at least 2 hours to allow the fruits to infuse the wine with their flavors. For a deeper taste, you can leave it overnight but do not exceed 24 hours to maintain fruit freshness.
- Serve: When ready to serve, pour the sangria into wine glasses, filling them about three-quarters full, making sure to include some of the soaked fruit in each glass.
- Add Bubbly Topping: Top each glass with a splash of ginger ale, club soda, or ginger beer to add a refreshing fizz and enhance the overall drinking experience.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh fruits for the best natural sweetness and flavor infusion.
- Chilling the sangria for several hours improves the depth of flavor.
- Adjust the quantity of triple sec or Chambord based on your preferred sweetness.
- For a lower sugar option, use soda water instead of ginger ale or ginger beer.
- Serve with ice cubes if desired to keep the sangria extra cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peach sangria, moscato sangria, summer cocktail, fruit sangria, chilled sangria
