Sangria is a classic Spanish wine punch that is fruity, refreshing and perfect for sharing. Olive Garden’s popular peach sangria blends the sweetness of ripe peaches with tart white wine and a hint of brandy for a cocktail that is absolutely delicious. In this easy sangria recipe, you’ll learn how to make the Olive Garden inspired peach sangria at home so you can sip on this sweet sipper any time.
Why You’ll Love This Peach Sangria
Sangria is already a fun and fruity wine cocktail, but Olive Garden’s peach sangria takes it to another level. The addition of fresh peach gives this sangria a delightful sweetness that pairs perfectly with the tart moscato wine. It’s refreshing and light, not overly boozy. The peach brandy adds a subtle stone fruit flavor that enhances the fresh peach purée.
This sangria walks the line between sweet and tart beautifully. It’s no wonder this is a favorite cocktail at Olive Garden! Sipping this sangria feels like summer in a glass.
How to Make Olive Garden Peach Sangria
While this peach sangria has a few components, it is actually very easy to make at home. You’ll start by preparing fresh peach purée using ripe peaches, raspberries and apple. Then simply muddle the fruit purée in the sangria base with wine, lemon juice and peach brandy before topping with club soda. Here is a step-by-step guide:
Ingredients:
- 15 raspberries
- 1/2 green apple, cored and diced
- 1/2 white peach, pitted and diced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 bottle moscato or other sweet white wine
- 2 oz peach brandy or peach liqueur
- 1 cup club soda
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing glass or pitcher
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Fine mesh strainer
Instructions:
- In a mixing glass or pitcher, combine the diced peach, raspberries, and green apple. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to lightly mash and mix the fruit together into a purée.
- Strain the fruit purée through a fine mesh strainer over the pitcher to remove any chunks or solids. Press with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining solids.
- Add the lemon juice, white wine and peach brandy to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour the peach sangria mixture over ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a peach slice and raspberry if desired. Enjoy!
Special Notes
- For a less labor intensive shortcut, you can use thawed frozen peach slices instead of fresh peach. Just skip the peeling, pitting and dicing.
- For a lighter, more refreshing sangria, use sparking water instead of club soda.
- Get creative with your own fruit variations! Strawberries, mango and pineapple all work well in sangria too.
- Leftover sangria will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. The fruit flavor will become more pronounced as it steeps.
Serving Suggestions
- Garnish your peach sangria with fresh peach slices, raspberries or mint leaves for a pop of color.
- Serve in large wine glasses over ice for the prettiest presentation.
- Set out sweet sangria in a glass pitcher on your patio table for parties. Let guests help themselves.
- Pair this fruity sangria with light appetizers like caprese skewers, bruschetta or charcuterie.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
- Let any leftover sangria come to room temperature before placing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Properly stored, it will keep for 5-6 days.
- Give leftover sangria a quick stir or shake before serving to redistribute the settled fruit and flavors. Add a splash of club soda or wine if needed.
- Sangria tastes best chilled. To serve leftover sangria cold without diluting it, try chilling your glass or adding an ice cube before pouring.
Olive Garden Peach Sangria Recipe
Want to taste refreshing peach sangria? then you should try this Peach Sangria Copycat recipe of Olive Garden
Ingredients
- 15 raspberries
- 1/2 green apple, cored and diced
- 1/2 white peach, pitted and diced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 bottle moscato or other sweet white wine
- 2 oz peach brandy or peach liqueur
- 1 cup club soda
Instructions
- In a mixing glass or pitcher, combine the diced peach, raspberries, and green apple. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to lightly mash and mix the fruit together into a purée.
- Strain the fruit purée through a fine mesh strainer over the pitcher to remove any chunks or solids. Press with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining solids.
- Add the lemon juice, white wine and peach brandy to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour the peach sangria mixture over ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a peach slice and raspberry if desired. Enjoy!
FAQs
What kind of white wine is best for peach sangria?
For peach sangria, we recommend using an aromatic sweet white wine like Moscato or Riesling. The sweetness pairs perfectly with the peach purée. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio also work well.
Can I make it without alcohol?
Yes! Omit the wine and brandy and increase the peach juice. Add club soda or ginger ale to taste. The fruit flavors still shine without the alcohol.
What fruit can I substitute if I don’t have peaches?
Nectarines, apricots, plums or mangos would all be delicious in place of the peaches. Berries like strawberries and blackberries also work nicely.
Should I use a specific brandy?
Peach brandy or schnapps are ideal, but any fruit flavored brandy will complement the peach flavor. If unavailable, regular brandy or rum may be substituted.
Can sangria be made ahead?
Absolutely! Sangria often tastes better when made 1-2 days before serving. This allows the flavors to fully develop. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Enjoy Olive Garden Inspired Peach Sangria at Home
Olive Garden’s peach sangria is the perfect cocktail for summer sipping. The sweet white wine and fresh peach flavors are so refreshing, fruity and delicious. Making this sangria at home is easy by following our recipe. Just be sure to use ripe, flavorful peaches and good quality wine. Garnish with fresh fruit and serve chilled. This sweet sipper is ideal for patio parties and gatherings.
