Description
This Virgin Cranberry Sangria is a refreshing and festive non-alcoholic drink combining the tartness of cranberry juice and the sweetness of orange juice, complemented by fresh fruit slices and sparkling water for a delightful fizz. It’s perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 can (12 ounces) sparkling water
Fruit
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
- 1/3 cup frozen cranberries
Others
- 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. Using your hands helps the fruit slices adhere to the sides for an attractive presentation.
- Add Frozen Cranberries: Scatter the frozen cranberries on top of the ice and arranged fruit slices.
- Pour Juices: Pour in the cranberry juice and orange juice over the fruit and ice.
- Mix and Chill: Stir all the ingredients together gently to combine. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend well.
- Add Sparkling Water: Just before serving, add the can of sparkling water to the pitcher to create a fizzy effect.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria over the ice, making sure each glass receives some fruit slices.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with additional orange slices or a few extra cranberries for a colorful and festive touch.
Notes
- This orange cranberry sangria mocktail recipe offers a festive, non-alcoholic twist on a classic sangria.
- Perfect for family gatherings, holiday parties, or anytime you want a refreshing, fruity drink.
- Chilling the mixture for at least an hour enhances the flavor infusion between the fruit and juices.
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries depending on availability; frozen cranberries also help keep the sangria chilled.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing juice varieties or adding a touch of sweetener if desired.
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