Moscato Sangria

Picture yourself with this Moscato Sangria, sitting poolside or relaxing on the beach, basking in the warmth of the sun. This refreshing and crisp adult beverage is made with moscato wine, pineapple juice, and lemon lime soda.

Combine sweet and bubbly flavors for the ultimate refreshing cocktail! Excellent to cool down on a warm summer afternoon.

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• 💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🔊 What readers are saying...
• 🥫 Storage
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
• ✔️ More Cocktail Recipes You'll Love
• 📋 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe

Summer is here! To celebrate, here is a citrus sangria recipe which makes a refreshing and crisp adult beverage with pineapple juice and ginger ale, perfect for a warm summer afternoon!

Pineapple juice and ginger ale add just the right amount of flavor pop, and the gin adds a little extra kick! Moscato Sangria really isn't a strong drink, but you can totally skip the gin if you are concerned about the amount of alcohol.

Pair this Moscato Sangria with a cold and sweet No-Churn Moscato Ice Cream for the ultimate summer treat!

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• lemon and lime - slices of citrus fruits add a tangy and sour flavor to this Moscato Sangria.
• orange - for a stronger pop of citrus and refreshing orange flavor.
• strawberries and blueberries - these additional fruits are optional and will add pops of color and more fruity flavor.
• pineapple chunks - for a tropical twist.
• moscato wine - this light and crisp wine is perfect to pair with lots of sweet and tangy fruits.
• gin - adds a little extra kick and additional citrusy goodness.
• lemon lime soda - provides a nice bubbly consistency and some sweetness to counteract the alcohol.

🔪 Instructions

1. Slice the lemon, lime, and orange into thin slices. Also slice the strawberries if using.
2. Place the lemon, lime, orange, strawberries and blueberries (if using) in a large pitcher.
3. Pour in the pineapple chunks, moscato, and gin, then refrigerate for at least an hour. Refrigerate the soda on the side as well.
4. When ready to serve, add the lemon-lime soda.

❔ FAQs

Serve this Summer Charcuterie Board alongside your sangria to keep your guests celebrating summer all evening long! It's a super easy appetizer that everyone will love.

If you enjoy refreshing and fruity drinks, you might also want to try this green apple martini. So easy to make with only 4 ingredients!

Another refreshing adult beverage is this Green Tea Shot. It doesn't have any actual green tea in it, but it is sweet and delicious and not strong like a regular shot. Give it a try!

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• Allowing your Moscato Sangria time to sit in the fridge before serving helps the flavors develop and come together for a more complex and delicious beverage.
• This recipe is great to double or triple and serve in even larger containers for picnics, barbecues, pool parties, and more!
• Fresh mint is great for a fragrant and gorgeous garnish.

📌 Make this tasty gin sangria and be the life of the party! Choose your favorite fruits to customize to your liking. You can even make a version with white grape juice instead of wine so the kids can get in on it!

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• Instead of lemon-lime soda, use ginger ale, sparkling water, or another kind of carbonated beverage to change up the flavors.
• Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned.
• This citrus white sangria is extremely versatile; feel free to omit any of the fruits if you don't want to use them!
• For some extra flavor and color, you can also add fruits like blackberries, raspberries, and peaches.
• Leave out the gin for a drink that isn't quite as strong.

🥫 Storage

To store your Moscato Sangria, it's best to separate the fruit from the liquid. This will prevent the fruit from getting too soggy and falling apart. Keep your fruit in an airtight container in the fridge, and the liquid in an appropriate container.

You can also turn your leftover Moscato Sangria into popsicles by pouring into popsicle molds and including the fruits you like!

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

For even more summer recipes, serve your citrus sangria with a yummy Cilantro Lime Dip, with these refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles or a yummy Easy No-Churn Cherry Ice Cream, or sip while you munch on these unique and tasty Air Fryer Corn Ribs!

If you are in the mood for a refreshing summer cocktail, you should also check out this lime in the coconut drink. It's so sweet and delicious and tropical tasting!

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