Green Apple Sangria – Easy Olive Garden Copycat

This Green Apple Sangria is a light, fruity drink made with Moscato, pineapple juice, and fresh apple purée. It’s cold, simple, and comes together fast — no weird steps or tools. Perfect for when you want something refreshing and a little fancy but don’t actually feel like trying too hard.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 10 mins
• Cook time: 0 mins
• Flavor: sweet, crisp, lightly tart
• Great for: warm weather, low-effort gatherings, Friday moods

Why I Like This Recipe

Didn’t feel like mixing cocktails. Just wanted something cold that didn’t taste like trying. Tossed a few things in a pitcher and boom — fruity, chill, and surprisingly good.

Ingredients

• 750 ml Moscato
• 6 oz pineapple juice
• 6 oz Granny Smith apple purée
• 8 cups ice
• ½ cup strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup orange slices
• ½ cup green apple slices

How To Make Green Apple Sangria

• Mix the base: In a big pitcher, combine Moscato, pineapple juice, and apple purée. Stir it all together. That’s your base.
• Slice the fruit: Strawberries, oranges, green apples — slice ‘em thin. Doesn’t need to be perfect.
• Add ice: Fill your glasses with ice. A lot of it. That’s part of the vibe.
• Assemble: Pour sangria over the ice, toss in some fruit. Stir once and let it chill for a sec.
• Serve: Honestly? Just pour and sip. Maybe close your eyes for a second. It’s good.

Tips for Success

• Chill everything ahead — warm sangria is not it
• Thin fruit slices = better flavor + better photos
• Let it sit for a couple hours if you can wait (but you don’t have to)
• Use a pitcher with a lid if storing — keeps the flavors in, fridge smells out

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Store in a sealed pitcher for up to 2 days. Stir before serving.
• Freezer: You can freeze the leftover fruit — toss it in next time instead of ice.
• Reheat: Nope. This isn’t soup. Just serve cold.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use a different wine?
  Yep — Riesling or anything lightly sweet works.
• What if I don’t have apple purée?
  Blend a peeled Granny Smith with a splash of water. Strain if you want.
• Can I add liquor?
  Sure. A little brandy or triple sec goes nice. Keep it light, though.
• Will it taste okay without letting it sit?
  Still good. But it gets better after a couple hours in the fridge.
• Can I make this for a crowd?
  Just double or triple it in a big pitcher. No fancy math needed.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Using warm ingredients: Kills the vibe. Chill your wine and juice first or the ice melts too fast.
• Cutting fruit too thick: Harder to eat and doesn’t soak in flavor. Go thin and pretty.
• Using cheap sweet wine: Too syrupy. Pick something light, crisp, not candy-level sweet.
• Forgetting to stir before serving: Stuff settles. Quick stir brings the flavor back up.
• Overcomplicating it: It’s sangria. Don’t overthink. If it tastes good, you did it right.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 210 kcal
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 5mg
• Potassium: 180mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 24g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 21g
• Protein: 0g

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