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Summer is right around the corner and what better way to enjoy a warm evening than by sipping a delicious cocktail? I love having fun drink recipes on hand for when the mood strikes! And, being able to make my own at home just makes it that more special! National Moscato day is on May 9th so I thought what would be more fun then to Mix It Up and make a fruity Moscato Sangria?! That’s how I thought up that yummy blackberry apricot sangria recipe!
Blackberry Apricot Sangria
My local grocery store has a huge selection of wines, so I was browsing the wine aisle and I knew I wanted a pink Moscato. Luckily, I found Gallo Family Vineyard Pink Moscato, it was such a good price at $4.99/750ml bottle I couldn’t pass it up! You should be able to find it at local wine retailers and grocers nationwide, as well as online through The Barrel Room. For more information, check out: Gallo Family Vineyards Website
So, like I was saying in honor of National Moscato day I made this amazing blackberry apricot sangria!
Made primarily with sliced apricots, blackberries and pink moscato. It is sweet from a homemade blackberry syrup and refreshing but still packs a punch! Perfect for a summer evening!
- 3 apricots, sliced
- 2 Cups blackberries
- ¾ Cup water
- ½ Cup sugar
- 1 bottle 750 ML Gallo Family Vineyards Pink Moscato (or any sweet white wine or zinfandel)
- ½ Cup cognac
- ⅛ Cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- Start by making the blackberry syrup. Take 1 Cup of the blackberries with the sugar and water. Bring to a boil on the stove, lower to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes. Take off the heat and strain through a mesh colander. Gently crushing the berries with a spatula but do not smash them. Sit aside and let cool.
- Slice the apricots and add to a pitcher. Add the remaining ingredients along with the syrup. Gently stir, let chill in refrigerator at least for 2 hours.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
Step by Step Directions
Start by making the blackberry syrup. Take 1 Cup of the blackberries with the sugar and water. Bring to a boil on the stove, lower to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes. Take off the heat and strain through a mesh colander. Gently crushing the berries with a spatula but do not smash them. Sit aside and let cool.
Slice the apricots and add to a pitcher. Add the remaining ingredients along with the syrup. Gently stir, let chill in refrigerator at least for 2 hours.
Serve over ice and enjoy!
Yummy! I made this in the morning then had it after dinner, it was so good! It really hit the spot and the fruits really permeate the mixture. This is definitely my new go to sangria recipe!
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Looks refreshing…going to have to make this as soon as my blackberries ripen. Yum!
This sangria looks fantastic Dana!! I’ll be over soon with a giant wine glass. 😉 Have pinned!
I am a Mascato fanatic. Going to be trying this asap! Glad you shared it on the let’s Get Real Blog Hop!
Stopping by from Foodie Friday. This drink looks so refreshing. Perfect for a hot summer day (I hope we will get hot summer days after the long winter we had). The combo of apricots and blackberries is great. Bet this tastes wonderfu.
Sounds awesome – I bet that cognac pairs well with the Moscato. thanks so much for linking up to the Friday Frenzy!
Saw this at Foodie Friday/Simple Living and Eating. It caught my eye b/c I’m big on blackberries. And wine. Just kidding. It’s the blackberries. I’ve pinned this to my summer pin board–looks perfect for sipping on a hot evening!
Wonderful sangria idea! I love this recipe…thanks for sharing a new approach to one of my favorites!
This looks so good! I cant wait to give it a try.
Thanks for a yummy recipe.
This looks so wonderful and delicious! I love the recipe you shared, I will be trying this and pinning for later. Can’t wait to try some yummy Sangria! Stopping in from Link it or Lump It party, I hope you have wonderful weekend 🙂
I don’t usually like Moscato, but this looks so yummy!!
This sangria looks so delicious and fun!!! Visiting from Marvelous Monday!
This sangria looks amazing! Pinned!
I am saving this recipe!
We love making sangria for our pool parties. Can’t wait to try this recipe out 🙂
Mmm, sangria! This recipe looks great.
Thanks for sharing. This sounds delicious and I think it will be just the thing to have at my birthday party in a couple of weeks. 🙂 Visiting you from the SITSgirls link party
I featured your sangria at this week’s Submarine Sunday! I wish I could have a sangria right now! I’ll have to wait about 6 more months…
Woot! You have been featured this week at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I’d love to see you back. Have a great week. 🙂
Yummy! 🙂 The idea of putting apricot & blackberries into sangria is just lovely! Will certainly be jotting this on the to-try list! Thanks for sharing with us at #tastytuesdays. 🙂 I’ve included your sangria in my 9 summer thirst quenchers roundup: http://www.anyonita-nibbles.co.uk/2014/05/9-summer-thirst-quenchers.html
This sounds absolutely yummy and I think it probably would be great if you switch up the fruits too depending on what your local market has for sale – maybe peach and blackberry? In any event, I am all over it!!!!
What a great, refreshing drink for the summer — will be making soon!