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Non-alcoholic SANGRIA recipe

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A VIRGIN SANGRIA RECIPE? YOU'VE FOUND IT! THIS EASY MOCKTAIL RECIPE IS NON-ALCOHOLIC AND PERFECT TO MAKE FOR CROWD AT HOME.

WHAT IS NON ALCOHOLIC SANGRIA?
Traditional Sangria originates in Spain and Portugal. It's a punch like beverage made with red wine and fruit. Depending on where you purchase it, it may also be made with a combination of spirits and other ingredients. It's seen most frequently in bars, clubs and restaurants.

VIRGIN SANGRIA VARIATIONS

The best thing about virgin Sangria is you really can make it your own. Find the quantities and ratios that work for you and stick with it! You can replace with wine with fruit juice such as:

Cranberry juice,
which still gives you the gorgeous red colour but makes this a little less 'adult' so it's perfect if you're making this mocktail for kids.

Pomegranate juice
. This is my favourite juice to use in place of red wine, because I can purchase organic juice. When using juice, I'll always add some sort of sparkling beverage to keep the sugar content down.

Apple juice or grape juice.
Again, it's personal preference which juice you decide to use, but a combination of apple or grape juice also works well!

Lime juice or lemon juice.
Adding half or a whole cup of citrus juice gives this easy mocktail a nice little kick.

Different fruit.
Use fruit of your choice. I love topping it with cranberries or pomegranate seeds - this works especially well if you're making this as a Christmas mocktail.

Make it sparkling!
For a sparkling mocktail, try regular sparkling water, ginger beer or ale or citrus flavoured soda water.

HOW TO MAKE IT
Add sliced fruit and sweetener (if using) to a large pitcher. Give the fruit a gentle press with a muddler to release some juices.

Add the non alcoholic red wine (or juices of your choice) to the pitcher. Stir well.

Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. I like to leave it 3-4 hours.

Serve in glasses with ice and extra fruit slices for garnish.

I hope you enjoy this non alcoholic Sangria recipe as much as I enjoyed creating it!

non alcoholic sangria mocktail in a wine glass garnished with an apple fan and lemon round with a jug of Sangria and a bottle of Edenvale pinot noir

NON ALCOHOLIC SANGRIA
An easy virgin Sangria recipe with plenty of variations.

Author: Nat
Course: DrinksCuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

1 orange sliced into rings
1 lemon sliced into rings
1 oz maple syrup or sweetener of choice See note 1
1 green apple sliced into wedges
9 oz orange juice See note 2
25 oz bottle of alcohol-free red wine or juice alternative See note 3
18 oz sparkling beverage of your choice See note 4

INSTRUCTIONS

Place orange, lemon and sweetener of choice in a large glass pitcher.
Muddle gently until some of the juice are released from the fruit. If you don't have a muddler, use the back end of a wooden spoon or similar.
Add the apple wedges, orange juice and non alcoholic wine or alternative. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Place in the fridge for at least an hour. I recommend 3-4 hours.
Taste and add more sweetener if needed.
Just before serving, add your sparkling beverage of choice (if making the sparkling version). Stir gently.
Serve and enjoy.

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