Sparkling Moscato Peach Sangria

With Memorial Day comes the unofficial start of summer, when everything heads outdoors.  Barbecues, picnics and backyard parties abound. Nothing hits the spot in summer’s sultry heat like a cool, refreshing cocktail. But, during those backyard celebrations who wants to spend all their time manning the bar? Creating individual drinks is time consuming, costly and removes you from the action. Big batch beverages are economically feasible and allow you to entertain effortlessly. And there’s nothing more stylish and fun to serve than sangria. Stir up some crowd-pleasing libation with this refreshing blend of Moscato wine, peach schnapps, peach seltzer and white peach slices. This recipe for Sparkling Moscato Peach Sangria is a pitcher perfect summertime thirst-quencher.

Unfortunately, I was unable to find fresh white peaches or Seagram's White Peach Seltzer at any of our local grocery stores, so I had to substitute yellow peach instead. (I found the Golden Peach seltzer at Wal-Mart.)

Slice peaches.

In large glass pitcher, combine chilled Moscato, peach schnapps, chilled peach seltzer and sliced peaches. Stir to combine and serve!

SPARKLING MOSCATO PEACH SANGRIA
Source: The Kitchn
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INGREDIENTS:

• 2 to 3 white peaches, sliced (or substitute yellow peaches)
• 3/4 cup peach schnapps (or substitute peach brandy or peach vodka)
• 1 (750 ml) bottle moscato, chilled (or substitute Riesling)
• 1 liter Seagram's Sparkling White Peach Seltzer, chilled (or substitute any peach flavored seltzer*)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients. Stir and serve.

Serves: 4 to 6

*Note: In lieu of seltzer, you can also substitute sparkling Moscato.