Black Folks Moscato Sangria
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It’s no secret that Moscato has found its way into the hands (and hearts) of a younger, hipper, and unapologetically browner crowd. Black folks saw that sweet, fruity sparkle and said, “Yep, that’s us!”
We’ve always had a taste for the sweet things: peach cobbler, red drink, pound cake fresh out of the oven, so it makes perfect sense we’d claim this smooth Italian sip as one of our own.
#BlackFolksSwag in a glass.
Black folks Moscato sangria recipe
True to form, we didn’t just stop at sipping Moscato. Nah, we remixed it! We turned that bottle of Moscato into something truly special: Black folks’ Moscato sangria. It’s still moscato, but with the addition of fruit, it’s now sangria. But it’s got Black folks’ flair, so much that you can taste the vibe!
Ingredients
This is that shortcut-to-the-good-times kind of recipe. No need to raid the liquor cabinet or slice up a fruit stand. This version gives you the essence of sangria with a Black folks’ remix that’s light, bubbly, juicy, and refreshing.
This recipe hits different because it keeps it simple, sweet, and soulfully sippable with just a few easy-to-find ingredients, no fuss, no frills, just flavor. This drink combines the sweetness of the wine with fresh fruit, including chopped apples and oranges, along with sugar, club soda, and white grape juice for a refreshingly sweet twist.
How to make a Moscato sangria
Unlike the traditional Spanish sangria that leans heavy with red wine and brandy, this one is bright, sweet, and lighter, perfect for daytime vibes, Sunday brunches, or chill backyard hangs. It’s also a less-boozy, more family-friendly take that you can spike if you want to, but don’t need to.
So, instead of layers of liqueurs, this one leans on the natural sweetness of the Moscato, adding it to a pitcher or a carafe along with white grape juice, paired with just enough sugar to bring the soul, and finished with club soda for a fizzy lift. And of course, you still get that fruit-soaked magic thanks to chopped apples and oranges.
How to serve a Moscato sangria
This version is beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and cookout-approved! It’s sangria with soul. Just enough fruit to snack on, just enough fizz to make it fun, and sweet enough to bring everybody back for another glass.
Want to give it a twist? To garnish, toss in frozen grapes for ice, swap in sparkling cider, or rim the glasses with brown sugar and an orange slice. You know we love a remix!
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Equipment
- Large pitcher or carafe
Ingredients
- 26 oz white Moscato wine 1 bottle
- ½ cup white grape juice
- 1 cup club soda
- ¼ cup sugar granulated
- 2 apples red or green, chopped
Instructions
- Chop the apples into small cubes to fit in a wine glass.
- Pour the chopped apples and all the remaining ingredients into a large pitcher or carafe: moscato, white grape juice, club soda, and sugar.
- Mix by stirring until most of the sugar dissolves.
- Chill for an hour to allow the sugar to fully dissolve and the fruit to infuse into the Moscato sangria. Then, serve chilled, and enjoy!
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