A mock sangria cocktail with fresh juice, fruit pieces and soda water. A great non-alcoholic alternative to the classic, perfect for a hot Summer’s day.
Sangria weather is here! Sangria is one of my favourite drinks for summer but I don’t normally like to drink a lot of alcohol, it seems to catch up with me far too quickly (I’m a lightweight, basically.)
So this is a non-alocholic Virgin Sangria I can happily sip on all day and it tastes just as delicious!
It’s also more hydrating, which helps in this weather.
I love scooping the juice-soaked fruit out from the bottom of the glass to eat afterwards. So delicious!
This Mocktail is:
- Dairy-free & vegan
- Gluten-free & paleo-friendly
- Fruit-sweetened
- Fat-free
- Super easy to make
- Refreshing and healthy!
Making a non-alcholic Sangria
Fruit Juice
The best fruit juices to use here are grape juice, cranberry juice and orange juice.
You can also experiment with apple juice.
Chopped fruits
The best part! I love using apples, oranges, strawberries and lemons but you can experiment with whatever is in season.
Peaches and cherries would also be incredible.
Cinnamon
This is optional but allowing a stick of cinnamon to infuse in the juice for at least a few hours before serving, really takes it to a new level and brings it closer to a more familiar sangria.
Soda water
For a bit of sparkle, I recommend soda water or you can also use just sparkling water.
Virgin Sangria
A non-alcoholic spin on the classic Sangria. Filled with delicious, hydrating fruits and perfect for a Summer refreshment that everyone can enjoy!
Ingredients
- Mixed chopped fruit, I used apples, oranges, lemons & strawberries
- 120 ml / ½ cup red grape juice
- 120 ml / ½ cup cranberry juice
- 120 ml / ½ cup orange juice
- 360 ml / 1 ½ cups carbonated water / soda water
- (optional) 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Add some chopped fruit to a large jug, filling it about ⅓ way.
- Pour in the juice.
- Optional: Add the cinnamon stick and allow it to infuse in the juice for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge, before serving.
- Before serving stir in the soda water.
- Serve straight away and enjoy! It can be kept in the fridge for up to 12 hours.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 125Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 17mgCarbohydrates 32gFiber 4gSugar 23gProtein 2g
What’s your favourite summer drink?
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Any favorite brands for water?
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great one to have for a shower or party with a mixed guest list!
Lindsey says
Can you use ginger ale or lemon-lime soda instead of carbonated water?
Katherine says
Hi Aimee,
I loved your Mock Sangria recipe. I also featured it in our website Greenthickies.com (10 Best Non Alchoholic Healthy Cocktails).
I didn’t post the actual recipe, just one image from here and a small quote and link directly back here.
Fantastic work!
Thanks a lot:)
Katherine,
Greenthickies
Johanna @ Green Gourmet Giraffe says
sounds lovely – I feel the same about sangria because I don’t drink much so any alcohol goes to my head, but I love sangria. I just wish it was easier to find red grape juice – sometimes I have used red fizzy grape juice instead because I find plain red grape juice hard to find
Aimee says
oh really? I find it’s usually in the aisle with the long-life juices (not the chilled section) Welches purple grape juice is my favourite and seems to be easy to get hold of, around here at least! I love fizzy grape juice too, like Amé etc.
kate @veggie desserts says
So pretty! It’s nice to have a lovely non-alcohol alternative and the fruit makes this extra special. :)
Cathy @ Planet Veggie says
Mmm, this sounds nice. I tried Sangria for the first time in January in Tenerife. I bought a litre of it but left it round my friend’s house. This will have to do until I get it back!
Nayna Kanabar says
Refreshing and perfect for the summer picnic or barbeque
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O perfect, perfect for me! Even if I was legally of age to drink, I would not and proudly never will :)