This great non-alcoholic sangria mocktail is a non-alcoholic drink recipe I used often when pregnant. Honestly, it's so delicious I still make it whenever I want something refreshing without alcohol. I recommend this delicious drink for any special occasion!
If you love Spanish drinks, check out these fun recipes for Spanish hot chocolate and café con leche.
Ingredients
Now that I've found a great non-alcoholic sangria recipe, it's my go-to virgin cocktail for summer barbecues. It might not have the winey taste of regular sangria, but it's just as fruity, fresh, and delicious!
While most sangria mocktails are loaded with sugar in fruit juices and sodas, mine holds back on the sweetness. Drink it all afternoon with no guilt at all! If it's not sweet enough, you can always add a bit more sugar; it's your recipe after all!
Ingredients
Craving a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink for a hot summer day? You only need 3 simple ingredients, plus fresh fruit, to get started!
- Grape Juice: This is the perfect non-alcoholic swap for the red wine used in a regular sangria. Use the best quality juice you can here for a good flavor.
- Water: I like to use both sparkling and still water in this recipe to dilute the juice and add some fizz.
- Fresh Fruit: I love the combination of lemon and orange slices, apple slices, and fresh berries in this simple virgin mocktail.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Virgin Sangria Mocktail
If you’d like to see the full ingredients and instructions, scroll to the bottom of the post for the printable recipe card.
- Wash and slice the lemons, oranges, and apples, then place all the fruit in a large pitcher. (image 1)
- Add the grape juice. (image 2)
- Pour in the still water and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the fruit macerate (release its flavors into the juice). (image 3)
- Pour in the sparkling water and stir gently. (image 4)
- Pour into glasses with ice. (image 5)
- Enjoy immediately! (image 6)
Recipe FAQs
Non-alcoholic, or virgin, sangrias are typically made from grape juice, sparkling or still water, and a selection of fresh fruit. Sometimes, alcohol-free wine is used instead of grape juice, or a fruity black tea is added to introduce the tannins found in regular wine.
Pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, or cherry juice are all great substitutes for red wine in a mocktail if you don't want to use grape juice.
Serve
Let this non-alcoholic sangria sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the fruit to macerate, which means it releases its flavor into the liquid, giving you a much better sangria!
When you're ready to serve, stir in the sparkling water and pour over ice. Enjoy right away with Spanish tapas like goat cheese and caramelized onion pintxo, boquerones fritos, or tortillitas de camarones. This sangria mocktail is also lovely with a meal or by itself for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Expert Tips
- Make sure to leave yourself enough time to let the flavors macerate in the fridge, but otherwise, it's just a 5-minute recipe.
- This recipe uses fruit that you can find easily year-round, but it's pretty versatile. Add whatever sweet fruit you like, and enjoy!
- If you prefer a sweeter or more concentrated sangria, replace the cup of still water with an extra cup of grape juice. You can also add extra sweetness with superfine sugar or simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water boiled on the stove until dissolved and then cooled).
Spanish Virgin Sangria Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 lemon thinly sliced, peel on
- 1 orange thinly sliced, peel on
- 1 apple cored, thinly sliced, skin on
- 1 cup assorted fresh berries
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups sparkling water chilled
Instructions
- Place all of the sliced fruit and berries in a large pitcher. Pour in the grape juice and still water and leave in the fridge for at least an hour. You can also leave it in the fridge overnight if you have the time!
- When ready to serve, top up the pitcher with the sparkling water and serve immediately, poured over ice.
Notes
- Make sure to leave yourself enough time to let the flavors macerate in the fridge, but otherwise, it's just a 5-minute recipe.
- This recipe uses fruit that you can find easily year-round, but it's pretty versatile. Add whatever sweet fruit you like, and enjoy!
- If you prefer a sweeter or more concentrated sangria, replace the cup of still water with an extra cup of grape juice. You can also add extra sweetness with superfine sugar or simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water boiled on the stove until dissolved and then cooled).
Nutrition
Photography by Giulia Verdinelli
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