Watermelon Moscato Sangria Recipe

This Watermelon Moscato Sangria Recipe is inspired by sun-drenched poolside gatherings and breezy garden parties. It is a sweet and refreshing recipe, which calls for chilled Moscato wine and vibrant watermelon syrup. It’s a quick, foolproof recipe, ready in about 10 minutes.

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Watermelon Moscato Sangria Recipe Ingredients

• 750 ml chilled Moscato (one standard bottle)
• 6 oz ginger ale
• 6 oz Monin watermelon syrup (or your preferred brand)
• 4 cups ice
• 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds
• optional: fresh watermelon wedges for garnish

How To Make Watermelon Moscato Sangria

1. Prep the fruit: Start by washing your fruit. Slice the strawberries into halves or rounds and cut the orange into thin, beautiful circles. Don’t worry about being too precise; keeping it casual and “rustic” is the secret to a professional-looking pitcher of sangria.
2. Mix the base: In a large glass pitcher, pour in the entire bottle of chilled Moscato, the ginger ale, and the watermelon syrup. Stir the mixture gently but thoroughly. You want the syrup to be fully integrated so that every glass gets that signature pink hue and sweet flavor.
3. Incorporate the fruit and ice: Toss the sliced strawberries and orange rounds directly into the pitcher. Add the 4 cups of ice and give it one more light stir. Adding the fruit before the ice allows the fruit to be distributed more evenly throughout the liquid.
4. Serve and chill: Pour the sangria into glasses immediately. For a truly impressive presentation (or just to treat yourself), add a small fresh watermelon wedge to the rim of each glass for those quintessential summer “vibes.”

Recipe Tips

• Why use chilled Moscato: Starting with a bottle that is already cold is the best way to prevent the ice from melting too quickly and watering down your sangria.
• The syrup secret: Watermelon syrup provides a much more concentrated and consistent flavor than fresh watermelon juice, which can sometimes be watery or inconsistent in sweetness.
• Maintain the bubbles: When stirring in the ginger ale, do so gently. Over-stirring will cause the carbonation to dissipate, leaving your sangria tasting flat.
• Customizing the fruit: While strawberries and oranges are classic, feel free to add fresh mint leaves or blueberries for extra color and a refreshing herbal finish.

What To Serve With Watermelon Moscato Sangria?

This Watermelon Moscato Sangria Recipe is a sweet, refreshing drink that needs a salty or light pairing! A bowl of Salted Cashews or a platter of Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon is the quintessential choice for balancing the sugary notes of the Moscato. For a balanced afternoon, a side of Caprese Skewers or a fresh Shrimp Cocktail adds a lovely savory contrast that pairs perfectly with the fruity syrup! A slice of Lemon Pound Cake or a few Fresh Raspberries pairs wonderfully with the bright, citrusy notes of the orange slices.

How To Store Watermelon Moscato Sangria

• Refrigerate: This sangria is best enjoyed immediately while the ginger ale is still bubbly. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
• Avoid Dilution: If you plan on keeping it in the fridge, wait to add the ice until the moment you are ready to serve. This prevents the drink from becoming watered down.
• Fruit Note: The fruit will continue to soak up the wine as it sits. If stored for more than a few hours, the strawberries may lose their vibrant color and become soft.

Watermelon Moscato Sangria Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 180 (per 8 oz serving)
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 15 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 28 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 0 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and brands used.

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