Virgin Sangria - Mocktail Recipe

Sangria is the quintessential summer drink, but let’s face it, not everyone wants a boozy cocktail, especially when the sun is blaring down. Say hello to virgin sangria, a fruity, refreshing drink everyone can enjoy, including kids. This virgin sangria recipe pays homage to the flavors of classic sangria, using red grape juice as the base instead of its fermented cousin, red wine. Since the fruit juices used here are already high in sugar, try to find a grape juice that is 100% juice with no added sugars, to avoid an overly sweet drink.

Fresh-squeezed orange juice makes all the difference here, so it’s worth seeking it out, or making yourself. The lemon and lime juices offer balance, cutting the natural sweetness of the grape juice, without adding any tartness. Again, as with the orange juice, fresh is best here, so avoid using prepackaged lemon and lime juices. Get the kids involved and let them squeeze the fresh juices, while you slice the rest of the fruit to fill the pitcher.

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Virgin sangria is a stunning drink centerpiece for summer parties, and yet it’s effortless to make. Planning is the most important part of making sangria to ensure an icy cold beverage to quench thirsts on hot summer days. Be sure to chill it in the fridge at least four hours, and up to two days before serving. To keep it super cold for outdoor events, you can freeze half the citrus fruit before adding to the pitcher. The frozen fruit will keep the sangria cold without watering it down.

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