🍏🍷✨ Best Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria Recipe – Refreshing, Fruity, and Perfect for Any Occasion!

Author: Jacky

Published: October 11, 2025

🎉 Introduction

If you’ve ever dined at Olive Garden and tried their iconic Green Apple Sangria, you know it’s sweet, crisp, and dangerously sippable. 🍏🍷✨

This copycat Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria recipe perfectly recreates that refreshing blend of crisp white wine, green apple syrup, fresh fruit, and a fizzy citrus twist — all in one glass. It’s the perfect balance of tart and sweet, light and bubbly, and oh-so-refreshing for any occasion.

Whether you’re hosting brunch, enjoying a summer patio evening, or just craving that restaurant-worthy drink at home, this sangria is quick to make, gorgeous to serve, and guaranteed to impress.

🧰 Equipment Needed

Large pitcher or carafe
Wooden spoon or stirrer
Knife & cutting board
Measuring cups & spoons
Glasses for serving

🛒 Ingredients

For 4–6 Servings:

1 bottle (750 ml) crisp white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
1 cup green apple schnapps or apple liqueur
1 cup lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP)
½ cup white grape juice or apple juice
1–2 Tbsp simple syrup or honey (optional, for added sweetness)
1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced 🍏
½ lemon, thinly sliced 🍋
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Prepare the Fruit

Wash and thinly slice the apple and lemon.
Add them to the bottom of a large pitcher.

2. Mix the Base

Pour in white wine, green apple schnapps, and white grape juice.
Stir well to combine.

3. Chill & Infuse

Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to let the flavors meld together.
The longer it chills, the more vibrant the flavor!

4. Add the Fizz

Just before serving, add lemon-lime soda and ice cubes to the pitcher.
Stir gently — this keeps the bubbles intact for that fresh sparkle.

5. Serve & Enjoy

Pour into glasses, making sure each has a few fruit slices.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a thin apple wedge on the rim. 🍏✨

🍽️ Servings & Timing

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1–2 hours
Total Time: ~2 hours 10 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator: Store leftover sangria (without soda) up to 2 days.
Before Serving Again: Add fresh fruit and lemon-lime soda for fizz.
Freezer: Not recommended — the carbonation won’t hold.

🥄 Variations

Green Apple Moscato Sangria: Use sweet Moscato for a fruitier base.
Sparkling Version: Use sparkling white wine instead of soda for a more sophisticated fizz.
Virgin Green Apple Sangria (Non-Alcoholic): Swap wine and schnapps for apple juice, white grape juice, and lemon soda. 🍏
Berry Twist: Add strawberries or blueberries for a colorful fruit mix.
Autumn Apple Sangria: Add a cinnamon stick and pear slices for a fall-ready version. 🍂

❓ 10 FAQs

What wine works best for this sangria?
A crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc works beautifully.
Can I use Moscato?
Yes — it makes the drink sweeter and fruitier.
Do I have to use green apple schnapps?
It’s key for the Olive Garden flavor, but you can sub with apple liqueur or apple juice for a mocktail.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Definitely! Mix everything except the soda, and chill until ready to serve.
Can I add more fruit?
Absolutely — peaches, grapes, or berries pair perfectly.
Can I make it stronger?
Add a splash of vodka or brandy for a boozier version. 🍸
What if it’s too sweet?
Add a splash of club soda or an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
Can I serve it warm?
No — this sangria is best served ice-cold. ❄️
Can I use red wine?
You can, but it’ll change the flavor — white wine keeps it crisp and light.
Can I use bottled sangria as a base?
Sure! Add the green apple schnapps and fruit for a quick hack.

🏁 Conclusion

This Best Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria Recipe is everything you love about the original — sweet, bubbly, and full of fresh green apple flavor. 🍏🍷✨

It’s quick to make, endlessly refreshing, and the perfect blend of tart fruitiness with a touch of sparkle. Whether you’re recreating Olive Garden vibes at home or hosting a dinner party, this sangria guarantees compliments and empty glasses.

So grab your pitcher, chill your wine, and pour yourself a glass of crisp, fruity perfection. Cheers! 🥂💚

🍏🍷✨ Best Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria Recipe – Refreshing, Fruity, and Perfect for Any Occasion!

If you’ve ever dined at Olive Garden and tried their iconic Green Apple Sangria, you know it’s sweet, crisp, and dangerously sippable. 🍏🍷✨ This copycat Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria recipe perfectly recreates that refreshing blend of crisp white wine, green apple syrup, fresh fruit, and a fizzy citrus twist — all in one glass. It’s the perfect balance of tart and sweet, light and bubbly, and oh-so-refreshing for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting brunch, enjoying a summer patio evening, or just craving that restaurant-worthy drink at home, this sangria is quick to make, gorgeous to serve, and guaranteed to impress.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For 4–6 Servings:

1 bottle 750 ml crisp white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
1 cup green apple schnapps or apple liqueur
1 cup lemon-lime soda Sprite or 7UP
½ cup white grape juice or apple juice
1 –2 Tbsp simple syrup or honey optional, for added sweetness
1 Granny Smith apple thinly sliced 🍏
½ lemon thinly sliced 🍋
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish

Equipment

Large pitcher or carafe
Wooden spoon or stirrer
Knife & cutting board
Measuring cups & spoons
Glasses for serving

Method

Prepare the Fruit

Wash and thinly slice the apple and lemon.
Add them to the bottom of a large pitcher.

Mix the Base

Pour in white wine, green apple schnapps, and white grape juice.
Stir well to combine.

Chill & Infuse

Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to let the flavors meld together.
The longer it chills, the more vibrant the flavor!

Add the Fizz

Just before serving, add lemon-lime soda and ice cubes to the pitcher.
Stir gently — this keeps the bubbles intact for that fresh sparkle.

Serve & Enjoy

Pour into glasses, making sure each has a few fruit slices.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a thin apple wedge on the rim. 🍏✨

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator: Store leftover sangria (without soda) up to 2 days.

Before Serving Again: Add fresh fruit and lemon-lime soda for fizz.

Freezer: Not recommended — the carbonation won’t hold.

🥄 Variations

Green Apple Moscato Sangria: Use sweet Moscato for a fruitier base.

Sparkling Version: Use sparkling white wine instead of soda for a more sophisticated fizz.

Virgin Green Apple Sangria (Non-Alcoholic): Swap wine and schnapps for apple juice, white grape juice, and lemon soda. 🍏

Berry Twist: Add strawberries or blueberries for a colorful fruit mix.

Autumn Apple Sangria: Add a cinnamon stick and pear slices for a fall-ready version. 🍂

❓ 10 FAQs

What wine works best for this sangria?
A crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc works beautifully.

Can I use Moscato?
Yes — it makes the drink sweeter and fruitier.

Do I have to use green apple schnapps?
It’s key for the Olive Garden flavor, but you can sub with apple liqueur or apple juice for a mocktail.

Can I make it ahead of time?
Definitely! Mix everything except the soda, and chill until ready to serve.

Can I add more fruit?
Absolutely — peaches, grapes, or berries pair perfectly.

Can I make it stronger?
Add a splash of vodka or brandy for a boozier version. 🍸

What if it’s too sweet?
Add a splash of club soda or an extra squeeze of lemon juice.

Can I serve it warm?
No — this sangria is best served ice-cold. ❄️

Can I use red wine?
You can, but it’ll change the flavor — white wine keeps it crisp and light.

Can I use bottled sangria as a base?
Sure! Add the green apple schnapps and fruit for a quick hack.

🏁 Conclusion

This Best Olive Garden Green Apple Sangria Recipe is everything you love about the original — sweet, bubbly, and full of fresh green apple flavor. 🍏🍷✨

So grab your pitcher, chill your wine, and pour yourself a glass of crisp, fruity perfection. Cheers! 🥂💚

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