What is traditional sangria?

Traditionally, sangria is a Spanish drink made by mixing wine, brandy or rum, fruit, fruit juices, and sweetener. In California, we often are served the Mexican version which uses tequila and wine. There are various versions of the drink - some sweeter than others, some spicier.

Is a virgin sangria mocktail a dry or sweet drink?

It can be as dry or sweet as you make it. However, since the main ingredient is grape juice, which has a high sugar content, it's important to balance the sweetness with lemon and lime juice and fruits that are more tart than sweet.

How long will the virgin sangria mocktail mix keep?

As long as you keep it in the refrigerator, when you're not serving it, and cover it up, this sangria mocktail will keep for up to a week. But, for the best flavor, drink it within three days.

Virgin Sangria Mocktail Recipe (Non-Alcoholic)

Ingredients

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1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
2 unpeeled apples, cored and chopped
1 cinnamon stick
3 cups of unsweetened red grape juice
1 cup of unsweetened white grape juice
1 1/2 cups of freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
16 ounces of soda water
Ice cubes for serving
Citrus slices for garnishing

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Instructions

Layer the orange and lemon slices and apple pieces on the bottom of a glass pitcher or jug.
Add the cinnamon stick.
Pour in the grape, orange, lemon, and lime juices.
Gently stir until everything is well-mixed.
Cover the pitcher or jug and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, preferably for four hours or overnight.
When you’re ready to “wow” your guests and serve, add the soda water to the pitcher and stir it gently.
Add a few ice cubes or frozen citrus slices to each glass, and pour the sangria mocktail over.
Garnish with some citrus slices, and serve!

Notes

Use frozen slices of citrus fruit instead of ice cubes to keep your virgin sangria mocktail chilled on a hot summer’s day.
Try using sparkling apple cider instead of soda water for an extra-sweet, fruity, fizzy twist to your mocktail.
Instead of red grape juice, use white grape juice for a less traditional, lighter, and slightly more tart version.
Use cranberry juice instead of grape juice, and add berries to your fruit mix.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Beverages
Method: Easy
Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 134
Sugar: 29.5 g
Sodium: 25.2 mg
Fat: 0.4 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 32.8 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg