Description
This Sweet Tea Sangria is a refreshing and fruity cocktail perfect for summer gatherings. Combining the light sweetness of Moscato wine with classic Southern sweet tea, fresh berries, peaches, and a splash of Triple Sec, it offers a delightful balance of flavors. Served chilled over ice and garnished with fresh mint, this sangria is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser ideal for warm days and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1 bottle Moscato (750 ml)
- 7½ cups sweet tea (59 oz.)
- ¼ cup Triple Sec
Fruit & Garnish
- 2 cups sliced frozen peaches
- 1½ cups fresh raspberries
- 2 lemons (sliced)
- Fresh mint for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, stir together the bottle of Moscato wine, 7½ cups of sweet tea, and ¼ cup of Triple Sec until well mixed. Then, add the sliced frozen peaches, fresh raspberries, and lemon slices, gently folding the fruit into the liquid to distribute evenly.
- Chill Sangria: Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator. Let the sangria chill and allow the flavors to meld for a minimum of 2 hours, but ideally even longer for enhanced flavor infusion.
- Serve: When ready to serve, give the sangria a good stir to mix any settled fruit and flavors. Pour the sangria over ice-filled glasses and garnish each with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing finish.
Notes
- Use good quality Moscato for a sweeter and more aromatic sangria.
- Frozen peaches can be substituted with fresh peaches if in season.
- Adjust the sweetness by using more or less sweet tea or Triple Sec according to taste.
- Allowing the sangria to chill longer enhances the infusion of flavors.
- This recipe serves 8 and is perfect for large gatherings or parties.