All right people, we're in the thick of summer, so it's time to belly up to the bar for some ice cold sangria. Please don't go to that bad place in your mind of sickly sweet concoctions and hangovers so horrible that you'll swear off the stuff. Great sangria can be refreshing and it's perfect for a summer party.
Nowadays with the endless varieties of wine and types of fruit and herb mix-ins to choose from, there's a signature sangria out there for everyone. No longer are we strictly limited to the classic red wine cocktail, in fact you can even make delicious non-alcoholic sangrias.
For this 10-Minute Happy Hour we're jumping on the fan wagon of Moscato, the slightly sweet and slightly spritzy white wine from the northeastern region of Italy, which is currently beating out Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling for most popular wine in the glass. We're mixing it up with some peach brandy and ripe white peaches for a pitcher perfect happy hour. Wrap some melon in prosciutto and you've got a gorgeous, not to mention delicious, happy hour.

Wine Recommendations
I like the 7 Daughters Moscato because it is delicious and under $15 a bottle!What's your favorite white wine to use for sangria? Join the conversation here.
Sparkling White Peach Sangria
Serves 4 to 62 to 3 white peaches, sliced (2 if they are large, 3 if they are small)
3/4 cup peach brandy
1 bottle moscato, such as 7 Daughters Moscato, chilled
1 liter white peach seltzer water, such as Seagram's Sparkling White Peach Seltzer, chilled
In a pitcher place 3/4 of the sliced peaches (saving some for garnish) and brandy and lightly muddle.
Add the Moscato and seltzer water.
Stir with wooden spoon to mix. Pour into ice filled glasses and top with a couple of fresh peach slices.
Maureen C. Petrosky writes what she knows, food, booze and parties. Author of The Wine Club, she appears regularly on The TODAY show to share her vices (and advice) with the world. For more info check out www.maureenpetrosky.com or follow her on Twitter @maureenpetrosky
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Comments (8)
WHAT. This sounds amazing. Except as much as I love white peaches, yellow ones are cheaper and better where I am right now. I so have bottles of reisling sitting in my wine closet right now, too.... And plenty of seltzer and peaches lying around...
I've been making white peach sangria a lot lately, but I think I'm going to have to cut out the brandy. Too drunk, too fast!
Watch out drinking this stuff in the sun. Goes down so easy and can cause a BIG headache! :)
What would be good substitute for the alcohol in the recipe?
I'm having a difficult time locating the Seagram's Sparkling Peach Seltzer. Any tips?
Thanks!
you can use any type of peach seltzer - I know Trader Joe's has a brand too. Sometimes our grocery store doesn't stock it near the other soda and seltzer but puts it near the mixers like for margaritas
Thanks @mydrinkingshoes. TJ's has lemon, lime and mixed berry... No peach.
Aaamy, I would just use a sparkling Moscato (the Cupcake is my favorite) in lieu of the seltzer. It's also under $15, and then just add peach brandy.