(Family Features) You can heighten the fun of every outdoor gathering with the right nibbles, noshes and refreshments. A fruitful al fresco experience involves lively conversation with good friends, easy finger foods and tasty, versatile drinks that fit the laid-back atmosphere. For the hosts who long for a successful backyard bash, consider serving palate-pleasing Moscato. This deliciously sweet wine varietal has become very popular as its approachable flavor profile is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Mix it up with fun flavorsIn addition to the classic peach taste of the Gallo Family Vineyards Original White Moscato, try the aromatic orange blossom notes of their Pink Moscato or the yummy red berry finish of their Red Moscato. Or, dust off your finest barware and make a splash by serving simple wine cocktails. Whether its a refreshing spin on a classic, like the Moscato-lini below, or your own recipe, Moscatos fruit-forward flavors make it a great and unexpected base for cocktails.Add a bit of flairTo keep outdoor gatherings exciting, Gallo Family Vineyards offers these refreshing tips:Recipe: Moscato Meatball Skewers
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds bulk spicy Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup Gallo Family Vineyards Red Moscato
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, optional
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In large bowl, stir together sausage and Moscato until combined. Using medium cookie scoop, form meatballs and place on baking sheet, evenly spaced. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl stir together all other ingredients to create yogurt sauce.
- Thread meatballs onto skewers and serve alongside yogurt sauce. Garnish with additional cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
32 meatballs