Moscato Sangria is a sparkling wine cocktail, loaded with fresh fruit and sweet moscato wine! A batch serves 6 making it a great party cocktail recipe.
Moscato Sangria will take the edge off the heat during the summertime and be a flavorful oasis during the colder months.
Sangria can have a fizzy component as well, which is always fun.
The flavors of this blend are so delicate and perfect, a top off of sparkling water is all it needs!
What is Sangria?
If you haven’t had sangria, it originates in Spain. It is red wine based mixed with a bit of brandy, sometimes lemonade and fruits.
The fruit infuse into the liquids to create a refreshing sipper with a fantastic depth of flavor.
Moscato Sangria is a sweet refreshing sangria recipe to tame the heat of summer.
It’s a sparkling wine cocktail perfect for parties or sipping all year too.
What is Moscato?
Moscato rose to be the ‘it girl’ in the wine scene within the last decade. It is a sweeter wine that’s easy to drink.
Its rise to fame reminds me of when Pink Zinfandel skyrocketed in popularity in the 1990’s,
You can drink it with or without a meal. It has a pleasing flavor and it’s priced well.
Wine can be intimidating if you haven’t tasted much of it. Moscato is unpretentious compared to other wines.
Moscato, made from the sweet Muscat grape. Surprisingly, has become popular from the hip hop industry. Go figure, right?
Popular rappers such as Lil Kim and Drake began rapping about it mid last decade.
This landed Moscato as a wine for all ages, where typically wine drinkers are an older set.
Again it’s the easy ‘drinkability’ of the wine that makes it approachable and popular.
Moscato Sangria Ingredients
If people love Moscato, they are going to totally love Moscato Sangria.
The fruity flavors and sparkling fizz make any serving feel like a party!
The ingredients in this Moscato Sangria recipe include:
- Moscato wine
- Orange liqueur
- Brandy
- Raspberries
- Seedless Grapes
- Crambola (star fruit)
- Oranges
- Lime
- Sparkling Water
Moscato blended with orange liqueur, brandy and luscious fruits that can be found all year long.
How to Make Moscato Sangria – Step by Step:
Use clear glassware to serve the beautiful wine sangria in!
Making Moscato Sangria is easy!
- Combine all ingredients (except the sparkling water) into a large glass pitcher or jar.
- Stir to mix and allow to sit in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
- Serve in 10 ounce glasses with some of the infused fruit, and 5 ounces of the sangria.
- Add sparkling water to fill!
Pro Tips for Making Moscato
Allowing a sangria to sit for at least a few hours before serving ensures a blending of all the flavors.
Sangria recipes with stronger citrus fruit such as lemon or lime can become tart way if stored for multiple days.
If storing this Moscato Sangria after the initial infusing, remove the lime to avoid the sangria becoming too acidic or tart.
I like to add a bit of the infusing fruit to the serving glass. The boozy fruit is fantastic to nibble on or add to a bowl of ice cream!
Using a glass jar with a spigot allows easy storing in the refrigerator and serving.
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Moscato Sangria Recipe
Moscato sangria you’re going to love! This fruity, fizzy, wine cocktail is hard to beat for an easy party drink. NOTE: Total Time reflects 2 hours infusing time.
Ingredients
- 1 750-ml bottle Moscato Wine
- 1/2 cup Orange Liqueur Grand Marnier, Citronage or equivalent
- 1/3 cup Brandy
- 1 cup Raspberries
- 1 cup Seedless Grapes Sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 Starfruit Carambola, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 Orange Peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1/2 Lime Peeled and sliced into 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 12-ounce can Sparkling Seltzer Water
Instructions
Combine all ingredients except the seltzer water into a large glass pitcher or jar. Stir to mix and allow to sit in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
Serve in 10 ounce glasses with some of the infused fruit, and 5 ounces of the sangria. Add seltzer water to fill!
Originally published: March 20, 2016
This Moscato Sangria recipe is a contribution to Food Fanatic.
Emmeline Kemperyd says
Oooh two of my favorite things – sangria and moscato! Together!! I bet this is even better than moscato sorbet!! (Yes it’s a thing!!)
Laura says
Delicious- we loved it!
Annissa says
This colorful cocktail shouts summer! Sounds so refreshing!
lauren kelly says
We made this for our July 4th cookout yesterday and it was a huge hit! A bunch of my friends asked for the recipe too!
Demeter says
Loved that I could make this in pitchers for when my girlfriends come over. Saves me the time of mkaing drinks and I get to enjoy more of the conversation. Perfect!
Sarah Bailey says
Oh wow this sounds like perfect girls night drink, sitting around chatting, supping on some of this – perfect! x
Rosey says
It sure puts up a nice presentation. You did a great job with the photos!
Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says
This looks great! I like these fruits more than the traditional apples and oranges in the red wine sangria. Thanks for this recipe!
Brandy says
Now this sounds like a refreshing end of day or hot Summer day drink 😉 I will have to try it!
Raijean says
I’ll love a good moscato~ I’ll have to try this, I need something for a brunch I’m hosting.
Rachel Ferrucci says
I love cocktails too! This sounds perfect for spring and summer and will be serving to friends “maybe” if there’s any left
Seattle Travel Blogger says
Thanks for the good drink recipe.
I am like you in that I like a good cocktail also!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I love to try new drink recipes. This looks like a great drink for summer.
Angela says
I’m not a drinker but if I was this would look wonderful! I love fruity drinks and this one looks like it would refresh!
Jeanine says
If only I drank! This looks oh so good and oh so refreshing! I’d have to give it a test! Perfect for a spring/summer get together. It would be a hit!
Nicole Escat says
This would be perfect drink for girls. Want to taste it!
Stacie says
This is perfect for springtime. It sounds light & fresh, & perfect for a girls’ night.
Crystal says
Because I don’t drink, I’m not well versed in wines. The moscato sounds lovely, especially with the fruit flavors.
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
There are several Atlanta restaurants that offer fruit-infused alcoholic beverages.
I love how they taste.
Marcie W. says
I think I hear heavenly bells after reading this post. Moscato is by far my favorite type of wine and nothing beats a good sangria. I think I just found the star of our Easter dinner!
Liz Mays says
Now this looks like an awesome drink. I really like sangria and those fruity flavors would be perfect right now.
Kristi says
Thank you for giving a recipe to make this, I have a sister who loves Sangria but is a better cook than I am and doesn’t need a recipe. Now I can make this and surprise her, but I will follow your recipe 🙂
mary says
This looks like a great cocktail for the girls day in we have once a month. Refreshing and tasty. Plus I love the colors
Pam says
This looks yummy! Everyone I know loves a good sangria. I like that you added starfruit.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Oh yum! I am having a girls night in next weekend and these would be perfect to serve!