Without the brandy, it will taste okay. However, adding brandy gives the Sangria more of a kick and a depth of flavor. I personally wouldn't leave it out (I love adding apricot brandy to this white recipe!), but make it your own! The great thing about recipes is that they are just a starting point.
We found it far more enjoyable when using Pinot Grigio instead of Moscato and cutting back on the peach schnapps, as the schnapps over-powered the drink. If you do the recipe as written, I recommend a citrusy Fresca or Squirt over Sprite just to 'lift' the drink a little.
I replaced the brandy with Malibu Rum! Perfect summer treat!
Definite crowd pleaser. I made it for a dinner party and it was received so well it was requested at our next get together. I made 2 batches that were consumed immediately. People loved it so much I had to put together another batch ASAP because it was the only thing anyone wanted to drink.
Great great great sangria. Definitely a crowd pleaser. Served it as party punch for 4th of July cookout and had people come over the next day for leftovers. Was very disappointed when I had to tell them it was all gone. Definitely a keeper for parties and gatherings in the future.
Made this for a dinner party last weekend. It was a huge hit! Will definitely be making this again. Delicious!
This was great for our couples Christmas party! I just used strawberries & peaches in mine and made it at bedtime the night before the party & it was fantastic by the time people started showing up at 6:00 pm! Instead of using brandy we had coconut Malibu rum so we used that & sprite to top it off before serving in the individual glasses! It was a BIG hit & they've already asked me to make it again!
This recipe was delightful made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it even the men! I used Jacob's Creek Mascato it's one of the sweeter Mascato wines and I used Apricot Brandy. I will definitely use this again for our next party.
This was a big hit. I used a Savignon Blanc instead of Moscato and scaled back a bit on the Sprite. It was delish!
