Gallo Moscato comes in three beautiful hues + recipes

Gallo Moscato comes in three beautiful hues + recipes

Even though summer is over, you can still brighten up your family meals and parties with Gallo Moscato. Their moscato line comes in an array of three different hues – white, pink, and red. The flavors are subtly different in each but makes a great mixer not only with flavors but adds beautiful colors to your cocktails.

Gallo Moscato (white) is light-bodied, refreshing, bursting with flavors of peach, honey, and ripe citrus. It can be paired with spicy Asian take-out, Mexican dishes, and everyday desserts.

GalloPink Moscato is light-bodied and bursting with aromas of fresh citrus, peach, fresh red berries, and orange blossoms. It can be paired with spicy dishes or sweet desserts. Rating: 4/5

Gallo Red Moscato brings out flavors of sweet citrus and peach with a bright red berry finish. It can be paired with light cheeses, spicy cuisine, or desserts. Tasting notes: Cherry and almost “Hawaiian Punch” aroma; Sweet grape and grapefruit flavors experienced. Rating: 4/5

Below are three recipes that are easy to make and brighten up your party:

Passion Fruit Spritzer (recipe from Gallo Family Vineyards)
Serves 1

1 ounce Gallo Family Vineyards Red Moscato
3 ounces pure passion fruit juice
1 ounce vodka
1 ounce lemon juice
½ ounce simple syrup
Passion fruit soda or seltzer
Mint sprig for garnish

1. Combine passion fruit juice, moscato, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in an ice-filled shaker. 

2. Shake and strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with a splash of passion fruit soda or seltzer. 

3. Garnish with a mint sprig

Tasting Notes: Tropical, mint, light passion fruit aromas; Sweet and tart flavor from passion fruit, slight grapefruit flavor; Pair with seafood, chicken, light pasta, fruit salad, spam musubi, or teri beef or just enjoy alone while lounging by the pool. Rating: 5/5


Pineapple Rum Punch (recipe from Gallo Family Vineyards)
Serves 2

2 ounces Gallo Family Vineyards Pink Moscato
8 ounces pineapple juice
4 ounces coconut water
2 1/2 ounces spiced rum
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
Pineapple wedges for garnish

1. In a small pitcher combine pineapple juice, coconut water, spiced rum, moscato, lime juice, and simple syrup.  

2. Pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with pineapple wedges.

Tasting notes: Tropical fruit, pineapple, and citrus aroma; Pineapple, molasses, and rum flavors experienced. Rating: 4/5


Frozen Horchata “Colada” (recipe from Gallo Family Vineyards)
Serves 2

2 ounces Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato (white)
3 cups ice
4 ounces coconut milk
4 ounces almond milk
2 ounces almond syrup (orgeat)
2 ounces vodka
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

1. In a blender (or NutriBullet) combine ice, coconut milk, almond milk, moscato, almond syrup, vodka, vanilla, and cinnamon.

2. Blend until smooth.

3. Divide among 2 tall, frosty glasses and garnish with nutmeg.

Tasting notes: Almond, cinnamon, nutmeg, nutty, and slight cherry aroma; Creamy, nutmeg, almond, coconut flavors experienced. Rating: 4.3/5

Whether you like Moscato straight up and chilled or incorporated into a fun cocktail, Gallo Family Vineyards has the right hue for you!

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