Green Apple Moscato Sangria with Strawberries
Moscato, sour apple liqueur, pineapple juice and cooked green apple puree with strawberries, orange and apple chunks. A sweet, fruity pitcher for sharing.
Green Apple Moscato Sangria with Strawberries
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy8
servings30
minutesMoscato, sour apple liqueur, pineapple juice and cooked green apple puree with strawberries, orange and apple chunks. A sweet, fruity pitcher for sharing.
Ingredients
1 bottle chilled Moscato
6 ounces sour apple liqueur
6 ounces pineapple juice
5 to 6 ounces green apple puree
2 to 3 green apples, cut into large chunks, for the puree
1/4 to 1/2 cup water, for cooking the apples
1 squeeze lemon juice, for the blender
1 cup cut strawberries
1 orange, cut into small slices
3 green apples, cut into small chunks
4 cups ice
Directions
- Cut 2 to 3 green apples into large chunks.
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water, just enough to coat the pan so the apples do not stick.
- Cook the apples in the saucepan for 10 minutes, or until slightly soft on the outside.
- Let them cool, then place them in a blender with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Blend until smooth, adding more water if it is too thick. Two large green apples yield about 5 ounces.
- Press the puree through a fine mesh strainer if any bits of peel remain.
- Add the Moscato, pineapple juice, sour apple liqueur and green apple puree to a pitcher and stir.
- Add the strawberries, orange slices and the 3 green apples cut into chunks.
- Add ice if serving right away, or keep it in the fridge until you are ready to serve, then pour over fresh ice and top with extra fruit.
Notes
- For a version without alcohol, use sparkling white grape juice for the Moscato and extra pineapple juice for the liqueur. Keep it covered in the fridge for about 2 days. The puree settles, so stir before pouring. Moscato is already sweet, so skip any added sugar.
A sweet Moscato pitcher
Cooking the green apples briefly and blending them gives a soft puree that thickens the drink and carries the apple flavor. A squeeze of lemon keeps it from browning.
Moscato is already sweet, and the sour apple liqueur balances that with a tart edge.
Swaps and limits
Peach schnapps can replace some of the apple liqueur. Pineapple juice is easy to swap for white grape juice. Add raspberries if you have no strawberries.
Do not add sugar. Between the wine, liqueur and puree, it is plenty sweet.
Serving
Serve over ice at a summer cookout or a brunch. Pairs with salty chips, spicy chicken wings or ham sandwiches.
Stir the puree back in before pouring, since it settles.
Keeping it cold
There is no long chill here, so serve it over plenty of ice, or keep the pitcher in the fridge until guests arrive. A few frozen strawberries work as ice cubes and do not water it down. Cut the apples big, since small pieces break down in the sweet liquid and cloud the drink.
Green Apple Moscato Sangria with Strawberries at a glance
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8 servings
- Ingredients: 11, led by bottle chilled Moscato, sour apple liqueur, pineapple juice, to 6 ounces green apple puree
Tips for Green Apple Moscato Sangria with Strawberries
For a version without alcohol, use sparkling white grape juice for the Moscato and extra pineapple juice for the liqueur. Keep it covered in the fridge for about 2 days. The puree settles, so stir before pouring. Moscato is already sweet, so skip any added sugar.
Green Apple Moscato Sangria with Strawberries FAQ
How many people does Green Apple Moscato Sangria with Strawberries serve?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What do I need to make Green Apple Moscato Sangria with Strawberries?
11 ingredients, led by bottle chilled Moscato, sour apple liqueur, pineapple juice, to 6 ounces green apple puree. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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