Moscato Sangria is a fruity wine cocktail, loaded with fresh fruit and refreshing moscato wine! Make a batch in just 10 minutes and you will be the hit of the next party when you show up with this great party cocktail recipe.
As summer continues to heat up, this Sangria Moscato is a must for your easy potluck ideas, parties, brunch, or even just a relaxing afternoon. This light and refreshing Moscato Sangria is packed with fresh strawberries, raspberries, apples, peaches, oranges and lemons, along with a splash of brandy and vanilla for even more flavor.
This is the best sangria recipe, and we couldn’t wait to share this easy sangria recipe with you! Moscato drinks are so fun and scream summertime!
Disclaimer: This simple sangria recipe contains alcohol. It is intended only for those over the age of 21 (in the United States). Please drink responsibly.
What is Sangria?
Traditionally, Sangria, a Spanish cocktail, includes a combination of red wine, fruit, and spices. Our Moscato Sangria is the perfect variation for summer. We paired light and sweet Moscato Wine with brandy and fresh strawberries, raspberries, apples, peaches, oranges, and lemons. It comes together in less than 10 minutes and can easily be doubled. It’s the perfect easy sangria recipe for a crowd.
What is Moscato
Moscato (pronounced mo-ska-toh) is a sweet wine known for its fruity notes. Made from the Muscat grape, this pink wine is well known as a dessert wine with a hint of fizz.
The low alcohol content makes Moscato a great dessert drink for casual sipping, or the perfect addition to a brunch-time cocktail and a refreshing summer cocktail.
Best Wine for Sangria
That depends if you are making a White Wine Sangria or a Red Wine Sangria. A Summer Sangria calls for a light white wine, while a Winter Sangria or Holiday Sangria pairs well with a full bodied red wine.
Best Red Wine for Sangria
- Merlot is great fruity wine with a soft body. It has undertones of slight vanilla, dried fig, and pear.
- Cabernet Sauvignon is a bigger wine with aromas of cassis (black currant) and blackberry. The palate is filled with loads of cocoa notes and roasted coffee. This is a great wine when you want a sangria with brandy and a touch of cinnamon.
- Pinot Noir is a lighter red wine choice that brings out the fruitiness of your Sangria.
Best White Wine for Sangria
- Riesling from Germany is perfect for light and exciting lemon flavors.
- Vinho Verde from Portugal is a fun, light sparkling wine that packs a little punch into that sangria recipe with fruit.
- Pinot Grigio is fun for more pronounced tropical fruit aromas of peaches or apricots.
- Sauvignon Blanc for tropical touch while letting the fruits stand out.
Of course, you can always experiment with those in between wines like Moscato or Rosé. Our Moscato Wine Sangria is a fun refreshing sangria cocktail for warmer months like summer and perfect for a backyard BBQ. The fruit amps up the sweetness in the wine and also makes for a beautiful presentation.
Our delicious and refreshing Fruity Sangria Recipe will be a welcome addition to any summer potluck event and a favorite Sangria Cocktail.
Sangria Recipes with Fruit
In addition to this recipe for Moscato Sangria, here are our favorite Summer Sangria Recipes…
Who could survive the heat without our go to Best Summer Drinks? You need to add these two deliciously refreshing drinks to your summer list. Trust us, you will thank us!
Next on our list of must try Wine Cocktails is a refreshing Watermelon Sangria… maybe even a Watermelon Moscato Sangria. We also think a Caramel Apple Sangria must make it on our list. Who’s with us?
Moscato Sangria Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (750 ml) Moscato Wine
- 1/4 cup Brandy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 12 cup raspberries
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 peach, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- seltzer water (optional
How to Make Sangria Moscato:
- In a pitcher or large bowl, combine the Moscato, brandy, and vanilla extract.
- Add the strawberries, raspberries, apple, peach, orange, and lemon. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled, if desired with ice and seltzer water.
Recipe for Sangria Tips:
- One of the best things about this Moscato Sangria is that you can adapt it based on what you have available. Don’t have fresh summer fruits? Frozen would also work well, or switch out for your favorites.
- I poured in a large splash of brandy, but you can substitute with some orange liqueur or fruit flavored vodka.
- I often add a simple syrup to sweeten sangria, but this Moscato was sweet enough for us on its own. Sweeten if desired to taste.
- Allow the sangria to chill in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend. It is especially delicious after resting overnight. With the addition of the citrus, I wouldn’t let it go longer than a couple of days.
- To add some bubbles, combine with seltzer water immediately before serving.
- Want to add a festive touch? Use a star or other small cookie/vegetable cutters to make shapes out of the apple slices.
Looking for more Potluck Ideas?
Try these…
- Chicken Empanadas
- Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
- Watermelon Basil Salad
- Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
- Swedish Meatballs
We love these White Sangria Recipes
Our favorite Summer Cocktail Recipes!
- Pickled Strawberry Cocktail
- Frozen Tropical Fruit Rum Cocktail
- Pimm’s Cup Cocktail
- Watermelon Mint Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic)
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Moscato Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750 ml) Moscato Wine
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Brandy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries quartered or sliced
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 apple diced or sliced
- 1 peach diced or sliced
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- Seltzer water optional
Instructions
- In a pitcher or large bowl, combine the Moscato, brandy, and vanilla extract.
- Add the strawberries, raspberries, apple, peach, orange, and lemon. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled, if desired with ice and seltzer water.
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Notes
- You can substitute the brandy with some orange liqueur or fruit flavored vodka.
- If you want sweet sangria, you can add a simple syrup.
- Allow the sangria to chill in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend. It is especially delicious after resting overnight.
- You can make this sangria recipe two days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
- To add some bubbles, combine with seltzer water immediately before serving.
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This post was updated August 18, 2019
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