If you’ve ever visited Olive Garden and fallen in love with their Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria, you’re about to bring that refreshing magic straight to your kitchen. This vibrant sangria is the ultimate party drink—fruity, slightly sweet, with a burst of crisp green apple flavour in every glass. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, planning a summer brunch, or just looking to relax with something special, this recipe is sure to brighten up any gathering.
You don’t need to be a professional bartender to whip this up. With just a few easy-to-find ingredients and a little bit of chilling time, you’ll have a pitcher full of gorgeous sangria ready to impress your friends and family. The combination of white wine, green apple schnapps, citrus, and fresh fruit creates an irresistible balance that’s both tart and sweet.
What makes this sangria so delightful is its versatility. It’s easy to make ahead—perfect for entertaining! You can customize it with your favourite fruits or even turn it into a fun mocktail. The beautiful colour and aroma make every pour feel like a celebration, and the crisp apple flavour will have everyone coming back for seconds. Bring the Olive Garden experience home and treat yourself to a glass (or two) of this refreshing Green Apple Sangria.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
– Incredibly Refreshing: The crisp green apple flavour paired with citrus and chilled white wine makes every sip cooling and invigorating—just right for hot days or fun gatherings.
– Easy to Make: With minimal prep and simple steps, you’ll have a gorgeous sangria ready to serve in no time. No bartending skills are required!
– Versatile for Any Occasion: Perfect for parties, family get-togethers, brunches, or relaxing at home. You can even swap ingredients or make it a mocktail for everyone to enjoy.
– Beautiful Presentation: Bright colours and fresh fruit slices make this sangria as lovely to look at as it is to drink, adding a festive touch to your table.
– Make-Ahead Friendly: Sangria tastes best when chilled, so you can prep it in advance, giving you more time to enjoy your guests.
Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria
Description
This vibrant Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria is the ultimate party drink—fruity, slightly sweet, with a burst of crisp green apple flavour in every glass. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, planning a summer brunch, or just looking to relax with something special, this recipe is sure to brighten up any gathering.
Ingredients
For The Sangria
For Garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Fresh Fruits
Wash and slice the green apple, red apple, and orange into thin wedges or slices. Halve the green and red grapes. Set aside a few extra apple or orange slices, along with some mint leaves, for garnish. Place all prepared fruit into a large glass pitcher.
Pour the Wine and Liqueurs
Carefully pour the white wine, green apple schnapps, and triple sec over the sliced fruits in the pitcher. The liquid should cover the fruit, allowing the flavours to start blending. Gently stir with a long-handled spoon to combine.
Add Simple Syrup, Apple Juice, And Stir
Pour the simple syrup and apple juice into the pitcher over the fruit and wine mixture. Using a long-handled spoon, gently stir everything together until well-mixed. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a little more syrup.
Chill the Sangria
Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Let the sangria chill for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours) so the flavours can blend and the fruit can infuse the liquid. This step is key for a refreshing, fruit-forward sangria.
Add Lemon-Lime Soda And Ice
Remove the chilled sangria from the refrigerator. Pour in the lemon-lime soda and gently stir to combine, being careful not to lose the fizz. Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill further, or you can add ice directly to glasses when serving.
Garnish And Serve
To serve, pour the sangria into individual wine glasses, ensuring each glass receives a generous amount of fruit. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and an extra slice of apple or orange if desired. Serve immediately while chilled and fizzy, and enjoy the refreshing burst of flavours.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 294.42kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.38g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.07g1%
- Sodium 29.44mg2%
- Potassium 464.76mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 48.38g17%
- Dietary Fiber 4.63g19%
- Sugars 39.83g
- Protein 1.54g4%
- Vitamin A 336.39 IU
- Vitamin C 61.16 mg
- Calcium 71.73 mg
- Iron 1.24 mg
- Vitamin E 0.37 mg
- Vitamin K 5.74 mcg
- Thiamin 0.16 mg
- Riboflavin 0.12 mg
- Niacin 0.62 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
- Folate 36.83 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.4 mg
- Phosphorus 55.53 mg
- Magnesium 33.94 mg
- Zinc 0.36 mg
- Selenium 0.85 mcg
- Copper 0.13 mg
- Manganese 0.26 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Wine Choice: Opt for a crisp, dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or a light Chardonnay, for the best balance of flavours.
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the amount of simple syrup according to your preference and the sweetness of your wine and fruit—taste and adjust as needed before chilling.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the sangria (without the soda and ice) up to a day in advance—this allows the fruit to infuse even more flavour. Add the soda and ice just before serving.
- Extra Chilling: For extra-cold sangria without watering it down, freeze some of the fruit pieces ahead of time and use them as “fruit ice cubes.”
- Fruit Swaps: Try pears, strawberries, or even pineapple for a different twist. Berries are also an excellent addition for added colour and flavour.
- Non-Alcoholic Option: Substitute the wine and schnapps with white grape juice and a splash of lemon-lime soda or sparkling apple cider for a refreshing mocktail.
