Love drinks? Then try my Grinch Punch, Sorrel Drink, Grinch and Jamaican Rum Punch. Suitable for Gluten Free and Vegan diets. Post also includes Weight Watchers points. That’s right. I’m talking about Sangria, the quintessential summer and Christmas drink, made family-friendly style thanks to this virgin sangria recipe. A delightfully refreshing beverage that everyone can enjoy, non alcoholic sangria is bursting with fresh fruity flavors. Whipping up a huuuuge jug of this sangria mocktail recipe is the perfect thing for any occasion and all holiday season long. Related : Grinch Punch.
What is Sangria
Sangria is a traditional Spanish drink made from a mixture of wine, fruits, fruit juices and some sort of sweetener. You can also get versions with added spices. The variations are endless with everyone having their own favourite version.
Non Alcoholic Sangria for Christmas
During the holiday season, I like to make sure I have at least one mocktail ready to serve alongside all my Christmas cocktails. And friends, this colorful drink is perfect for serving up during the holiday season. To make this drink holiday party worthy, use oranges, apples and cranberries as the fruit base, swap the red grape juice for cranberry juice, and add in a few cinnamon sticks and some star anise.
Why You’ll Love It
It can be made well in advance, which means less work for you when the guests arrive. It can easily be doubled or tripled when entertaining a crowd.Plus, you can also easily adapt it to make a more traditional adults-only beverage like this Sangria Cocktail.Great for cocktail parties, brunches, children’s teas parties, summer picnics, weddings and impromptu get-togethers.
How To Make Non Alcoholic Sangria (Sangria Mocktail)
Sangria Mocktail Ingredients List
grape juice (white or red) sparkling watercranberry juice or orange juice chopped fruit (grapes, oranges, tangerines, peaches, strawberries, apples, blueberries)icechopped herbs and fresh citrus slices, to garnish
Non Alcoholic Sangria Recipe Instructions
Get complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Add the grape juice, orange juice, and sparkling water and chopped fruit to a large pitcher or drink dispenser.Place the Sangria mocktail in the fridge and let it chill for a minimum of 1 hour.Remove from fridge, top with ice and garnish your drink with herbs and fruit before serving.
So guys, let’s say we all drop everything, make this refreshing beverage, invite some friends over, and then kick back and relax!
Non Alcoholic Sangria Tips
Use a flavored sparkling water for even more great fruit taste.Alternatively, use some sort of soda, which will also make the drink sweeter.Swap the grape juice for cranberry juice or pomegranate juice. Or try using grapefruit juice instead of orange juice.
To really allow the flavours to meld, chill the sangria mocktail pitchers for 4 hours, or even overnight.Want to keep your Sangria cold without watering it down? Freeze half of the citrus slices before adding them to the pitcher.
Flavor Variations
You can make different versions of this beverage to suit your taste. Here are a few variations to try:
A red version starts with red grape juice. You can also use cranberry juice or pomegranate juice.To make a white virgin Sangria, use white grape juice as the base.And for a rosé Sangria Mocktail, use a combination of half red grape juice and half white grape juice.
Prep Ahead
Prep Ahead – This virgin Sangria a great recipe for prepping ahead. Combine all the ingredients (except the carbonated water) and refrigerate for 1 hour or even overnight. Add in the carbonated water just before serving.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.
More Refreshing Beverage Recipes
Jamaican Sorrel Drink.Watermelon Smoothie.Jamaican Rum Punch.Peach Lemonade.Jalapeño Strawberry Margarita.Grinch Punch
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