Looking for a refreshing Sangria to sip on? Why not this delicious Sangria Moscato?
The two staples of sangria are wine and fruit, but it often contains other ingredients and spirits. In this white wine sangria, the sweet Moscato is perfectly balanced by the tart apple and citrus, and that sparkling water? The perfect bubbly finish.
As a busy mom who loves to kickback with a refreshing drink, I love a super easy big batch recipe that can be made right in the pitcher and shared with friends! Plus, this white wine sangria recipe only requires 7 ingredients!
As you may have guessed if you’re a Moscato fan, this Sangria is on the sweeter side. If you want sangria that is less sweet but still refreshing, check out this Raspberry Sangria.
Sangria Moscato Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need:
- Grapefruit.
- Apple.
- Lime.
- Rum. Dark rum is preferred, but white works, too!
- Moscato.
- Sparkling water. For bubbles and crispness.
- Simple syrup (optional). This depends on your taste. I find the Moscato is sweet enough to balance out the tangy notes of the fruit, but you may want to add simple syrup to taste if you like extra-sweet Sangria.
- Ice. To keep it cold and fresh.
Sangria Moscato Tips and Tricks
Muddle Your Fruit and Rum
Quarter your apple and citrus and throw it into a pitcher with the rum. Then use a large wooden spoon to stir and push down on your citrus, to release some of the juice into the rum.
I love how the dark rum mellows out the sweetness of the Moscato, but you can absolutely use light rum if you prefer.
Easy As 1,2,3!
Once you’ve muddled your rum and fruit, all that’s left to do is add the rest of your ingredients and stir! It’s best to add the ice last— once it starts to melt, your Sangria will start to water down.
How to Properly Store Leftover Moscato Sangria
If you don’t plan on having the full pitcher in one sitting (the pitcher should give you 4 full glasses), it’s best to add ice to each individual serving rather than adding it straight to the pitcher.
This way, you can cover and store your Sangria Moscato in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, without the ice melting and watering it down.
Bear in mind the sparkling water may lose some of its bubbles in that time. You can always keep a little extra on hand and pour in a little more fizz before enjoying your leftovers.
Why You Should Make This Sangria Moscato
- It’s fresh! The refreshing citrus and sparkling bubbles make this the perfect summer sip.
- It’s balanced. The sweet Moscato is balanced out by the tartness of the green apple and citrus.
- It’s boozy. Wine and rum. What more is there to say?
Refreshing Sangria Moscato with Rum
SAVE RECIPE TO COLLECTION PIN PRINT RATEIngredients
- 1 large grapefruit
- 1 large green apple
- 1 large lime
- ⅓ cup dark rum
- 750 mL Moscato (750 mL = about 3 cups)
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 2 cups ice
- ¼ cup simple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and cut your grapefruit, apple, and lime into quarters. Add your fruit to a large pitcher.1 large grapefruit, 1 large green apple, 1 large lime
- Add the rum (and if you would like added sweetness, the simple syrup) and use a large wooden spoon to stir, pressing down on the citrus to muddle it and extract the juices.⅓ cup dark rum, ¼ cup simple syrup
- Add your Moscato, sparkling water, and ice. Stir with your spoon and serve cold.750 mL Moscato, 1 cup sparkling water, 2 cups ice
Pro Tips
- Moscato is naturally really sweet, so this recipe does not call for any extra sugar. If you love your sangria super sweet, you can always add 1/4 cup of simple syrup.
- I love how the dark rum mellows out the sweetness of the Moscato, but you can absolutely use light rum if you prefer.
