Non-Alcoholic Sangria
This Non-Alcoholic Sangria is simple to make and has all the delicious fruit flavors of the classic drink recipe. Rather than wine, we use cranberry juice, plus we add sparkling water or soda to give some bubbles in every sip.
When we are entertaining for a crowd, this Non-Alcoholic Sangria is always on the menu. Both kids and adults love it for it’s fresh fruity flavor. You would never know there’s no alcohol in the recipe.
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We make a double or even triple batch the night before entertaining and keep it cold in the fridge until we are ready to serve. The easy part is if someone would like some wine in their sangria, we serve it on the side.
It’s a delicious non alcoholic punch that is always gone by the end of any event. In fact our friends and family always ask us for the recipe too! If you are in need of some more drink recipes for a party, try our Pineapple Punch as well, it’s so good!
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Why you’ll Love This Recipe
- Make ahead beverage. This non-alcoholic sangria is best when it’s made a day in advance for the flavors to marinate.
- Great for all ages. We make this sangria good for kids and adults since it has no alcohol in it.
- Customize based on the season. We love to add berries in the summer and lots of citrus in the winter when the fruits are ripest.
Laura Ashley’s Tip: Use your favorite fruits of the season to make this sangria have great flavor all year round. When the fruit is ripest, it’s best to make this delicious non-alcoholic punch.
Ingredients
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- Cranberry juice: Adds tartness and a hint of that red wine flavor without the alcohol.
- Orange juice: Gives that classic orange flavor we all love in sangria.
- Pineapple juice: Infuses the drink with a hint of tropical flavor.
- Lemon juice: Be sure to squeeze it fresh for nice tartness.
- Orange, lime, and lemon: The citrus fruits we slice to add flavor and make the drink look pretty.
- Granny Smith Apple: Adds nice tartness and is very delicious to eat when it soaks in the juices.
- Strawberries and blueberries: The berries we add especially in the summertime when they are ripest.
- Fresh mint leaves: Adds a punch of herb flavor that goes well with the sweet fruit.
- Sparkling water, lemon lime soda, or sparking or dry red or white wine: All different options whether you would like your sangria to be non-alcoholic or alcoholic.
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How to Make Non-Alcoholic Sangria
- To a large pitcher, whisk together cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and the juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime.
- Slice remaining lime and lemon. Peel the orange and cut it and the apple into bite-sized chunks. Remove the leaves from the strawberries and cut into slices.
- Add the sliced fruits, berries, and fresh mint to the pitcher. Stir well, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, add sparkling water, lemon lime soda, or sparking or dry red or white wine. To serve, scoop some of the fruit into a punch cup and pour the liquid portion on top, leaving room to add additional sparkling water, lemon lime soda or wine to the top if desired.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to let the sangria soak for at least 30 minutes. It’s better overnight, but this is to let the flavors marinate and infuse with one another and the fresh fruit!
- You can add wine if you desire or this sangria is delicious as a non-alcoholic beverage. We serve it both ways so that it appeals to everyone. You can either top off the sangria with a lemon lime soda, soda water, or red, white or sparkling wine.
- Choose the best seasonal fruit for this drink. We love to make it in the summer because the berries are the ripest during that season. In the winter, we use a lot of fresh citrus in this drink.
- Muddle the fruit a little bit to release it’s juices. You can use the back of a wooden spoon for this. By releasing the natural juices, the sangria will be even more flavorful.
- Adjust the sweetness. To adjust the sweetness in sangria, add sugar, honey, or a sweet liqueur. To reduce tartness, add a bit more fruit juice or a touch of simple syrup. Taste as you go to achieve your desired balance.
Storage and Make Ahead
Store the sangria for up to 3 days in the fridge. If you strain out the fruit, you can freeze the sangria for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight or on the counter for a couple hours until liquid again and cold.
This is the perfect party drink to make in advance, we love to make it the day before so it’s super flavorful.
Frequently Asked Questions
We love to use peach or apricot juice rather than brandy if you want a drink that’s alcohol free.
Yes, there are a couple of brands on the market, but we think the homemade recipe is best for bold flavors.
We like to use pomegranate juice or cranberry juice as two different options.
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Non-Alcoholic Sangria
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 limes divided
- 2 lemons divided
- 1 orange
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 1/2 pint strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups sparkling water, lemon lime soda, or sparking or dry red or white wine plus more to top of poured glasses
Instructions
- To a large pitcher, whisk together cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and the juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime.
- Slice remaining lime and lemon. Peel the orange and cut it and the apple into bite-sized chunks. Remove the leaves from the strawberries and cut into slices.
- Add the sliced fruits, berries, and fresh mint to the pitcher. Stir well, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, add sparkling water, lemon lime soda, or sparking or dry red or white wine. To serve, scoop some of the fruit into a punch cup and pour the liquid portion on top, leaving room to add additional sparkling water, lemon lime soda or wine to the top if desired.
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Notes
Store the sangria for up to 3 days in the fridge. If you strain out the fruit, you can freeze the sangria for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight or on the counter for a couple hours until liquid again and cold. This is the perfect party drink to make in advance, we love to make it the day before so it’s super flavorful.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to let the sangria soak for at least 30 minutes. It’s better overnight, but this is to let the flavors marinate and infuse with one another and the fresh fruit!
- You can add wine if you desire or this sangria is delicious as a non-alcoholic beverage. We serve it both ways so that it appeals to everyone. You can either top off the sangria with a lemon lime soda, soda water, or red, white or sparkling wine.
- Choose the best seasonal fruit for this drink. We love to make it in the summer because the berries are the ripest during that season. In the winter, we use a lot of fresh citrus in this drink.
- Muddle the fruit a little bit to release it’s juices. You can use the back of a wooden spoon for this. By releasing the natural juices, the sangria will be even more flavorful.
- Adjust the sweetness. To adjust the sweetness in sangria, add sugar, honey, or a sweet liqueur. To reduce tartness, add a bit more fruit juice or a touch of simple syrup. Taste as you go to achieve your desired balance.
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About Laura
Taught by some of the best, cooking and entertaining has always been my favorite hobby. Food is my love language! The conception of Dinner in 321 came from my family talks that sharing our dinners would help others learn new skills, tasty recipes, and make cooking fun! Read more…
