Description
Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria: Refreshing blend of peaches, Moscato wine, and citrus, perfect for summer entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 750 ml (1 bottle) Moscato wine, chilled
- 3 medium peaches (about 1 pound/450g), pitted and sliced
- 1 cup (240ml) peach nectar or peach juice
- ΒΌ cup (60ml) peach schnapps
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or agave nectar
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (240ml) sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups (300g) ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare The Fruit Wash all fruit thoroughly under cold water. Slice the peaches into thin wedges or bite-sized chunks, discarding the pits. Cut the lemon and lime into thin, round slices, removing any seeds you spot. For extra visual appeal, cut a few citrus slices in half to line the rim of serving glasses later. Place a few peach slices aside for garnishing individual glasses.
- Step 2: Mix The Base In a large glass pitcher, combine the chilled Moscato wine, peach nectar, and peach schnapps. Stir gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate all liquid elements without losing the wine’s effervescence. Add the honey or agave nectar and stir until completely dissolved into the mixture. The natural sweeteners enhance the fruity notes without overwhelming the delicate wine flavor in your Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria.
- Step 3: Add The Fruit Gently fold in most of the prepared fruit pieces, reserving some for garnish. The fruit should be fully submerged in the liquid to absorb the flavors and impart their own essence to the sangria. Press down slightly with your spoon to ensure good contact between the fruit and liquid without bruising the delicate peach slices.
- Step 4: Infuse And Chill Cover your pitcher with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. This resting period is essential for developing the complex flavor profile that makes this Chilled Peach Moscato Sangria so special. The longer it rests (up to 6 hours), the more pronounced the peach flavor becomes.
- Step 5: Finish And Serve Just before serving, gently stir in the chilled sparkling water to add a refreshing effervescence. Fill glasses with ice, pour in the sangria, making sure to include fruit pieces in each serving. Garnish with reserved peach slices and fresh mint sprigs for an aromatic touch and visual appeal that completes this stunning summer drink.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg