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This refreshing Blue Dream Sangria recipe is perfect for those hot summer days, and it’s sure to add a bit of sparkle to your summer gatherings.

It combines moscato, elderflower liqueur, blue curaçao, white grape juice, edible glitter, and lemon-lime soda for a sweet tasting drink that will be a hit at any party!

Teal blue cocktail with ice cubes in a wine glass with a lemon wedge on the rim.

Has your Facebook feed been inundated with images of a shimmery, Red Lobster Blue Dream Sangria? After seeing this drink half a dozen time, or more, I knew that I needed to recreate my own version at home.

I read the Red Lobster drink menu to find the ingredients, then started testing out combinations to create a gorgeous teal blue cocktail that is perfect for summer sipping by the pool.

For even more fun teal blue cocktails, check out these recipes too! Blue Lemonade Cocktail, Philadelphia Eagles Cocktail, and Harry Potter inspired Goblet of Fire Cocktail.

What you’ll need

Ingredients needed to make this Blue Dream Sangria recipe.

Barefoot Moscato – this is a sweet, white wine that is available nationwide and not that inexpensive.
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur – a French liqueur made with fresh elderflowers. This liqueur is versatile and adds a subtle fresh floral flavor to this cocktail.
White Grape Juice
Blue Curaçao – this liqueur has a sweet orange peel flavor, with subtle bitter finish that is similar to triple sec. It adds the blue coloring to this drink.
Edible Glitter – the restaurant version claims to use gold glitter, but it immediately makes this cocktail St. Patrick’s Day green! I chose to use blue iridescent instead to create this beautiful teal blue drink.
Lemon-Lime Soda – the original uses Starry® brand, which I have never heard of nor can I purchase locally. I used 7-up, but any lemon-lime soda will work.
Lemon Wedge garnish, ice, and a white wine glass to complete the drink.

Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below

Teal blue cocktail with ice in a white wine glass with a lemon wedge garnish.

How to make Blue Dream Sangria

Add ice to a white wine glass, a little more than halfway. Pour in the moscato, elderflower liqueur, and white grape juice.

Moscato wine, elderflower liqueur, white grape juice, and ice cubes in a wine glass.

Sprinkle in the glitter and add the blue curaçao. Stir to combine and top off with the lemon-lime soda.

Teal blue cocktail with ice in a wine glass with a lemon wedge in front of an ocean waves background.

This easy blue dream sangria recipe doesn’t just look pretty, it is delicious as well. Moscato is a light, sweet tasting wine and the elderflower liqueur adds a subtle hint of floral without overpowering the drink.

The fizz from the soda keeps the glitter swirling around making this cocktail a fun conversation starter too!

Recipe Tips

Bols Blue Curaçao is the best selling blue Curaçao, but there are many other brands available at different price points.
Adjust the amount of ice as needed. You can always add more before topping off with the soda.
For best results, chill the moscato, St-Germain, and white grape juice before mixing your drink. This helps to keep the ice melting too fast and watering down your cocktail.
This drink goes down easily so pace yourself. It is not a high proof drink, but the effects of the alcohol will sneak up on you.

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