Description
This Virgin Cranberry Sangria is a refreshing, non-alcoholic twist on the classic sangria, combining tart cranberry juice with sweet orange juice, fresh fruit slices, and sparkling water for a festive and flavorful mocktail that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices and Liquids
- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 can (12 ounces) sparkling water
Fruits
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
- 1/3 cup frozen cranberries
Other
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the pitcher: Fill your pitcher halfway with ice, then arrange slices of oranges and apples against the inside walls of the pitcher. Use your hands to help the fruit slices adhere to the sides for an attractive presentation.
- Add frozen cranberries: Scatter the frozen cranberries on top of the ice and fruit slices inside the pitcher.
- Pour juices: Add the cranberry juice and orange juice into the pitcher over the ice and fruit.
- Mix and chill: Stir all the ingredients together gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend thoroughly.
- Add sparkling water: Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water to give the sangria a refreshing fizz.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice, then pour the mocktail over the ice, ensuring each glass receives some fruit slices for flavor and decoration.
- Garnish (optional): Add additional orange slices or a few more cranberries on top for an appealing visual touch.
Notes
- This orange cranberry sangria mocktail recipe combines festive seasonal flavors in a delightful non-alcoholic beverage, shining as a perfect drink for family gatherings or holiday celebrations.
- For best taste, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the fruit infuse the juices.
- You can substitute sparkling water with club soda or lemon-lime soda for a slightly different fizz and sweetness.
- Adjust the sweetness by using sweetened or unsweetened cranberry juice according to your preference.
- Try adding a sprig of fresh mint for an additional refreshing flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 16 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
