Refresh Your Summer Gatherings with Luccio Moscato Sangria!

Homemade Sangria with Luccio Moscato d’Asti

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Luccio Moscato d’Asti (750ml)
• 1/4 cup brandy or orange liqueur (optional for extra depth)
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup green or red grapes, halved
• 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1-2 cups soda water or club soda (for added fizz, optional)
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fruit:
   • Thinly slice the orange, lemon, lime, and apple.
   • Hull and slice the strawberries.
   • Halve the grapes.
2. Mix the Base:
   • In a large pitcher, combine the sliced fruits (orange, lemon, lime, apple, strawberries, and grapes).
   • Pour in the orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well.
3. Add the Wine and Brandy:
   • Slowly pour in the bottle of Luccio Moscato d’Asti.
   • If using, add the brandy or orange liqueur for an extra kick.
   • Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
4. Chill:
   • Refrigerate the sangria for at least 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, let it sit overnight.
5. Serve:
   • Just before serving, add ice to the pitcher.
   • If desired, top off with soda water or club soda for extra fizz.
   • Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
6. Enjoy:
   • Serve the sangria in glasses filled with ice and some of the fruit from the pitcher.

TIP: Replace Luccio Moscato d’asti with any of the Luccio wines to change the vibe and flavor!