Description
A refreshing Alcohol-Free Red Sangria Mocktail perfect for gatherings and summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Red Apples, chopped
- 2 Cups Strawberries, sliced in half
- 1 Orange, sliced
- 1 Lemon, sliced
- 24 oz Pomegranate Juice or 1 Bottle Non-Alcoholic Red Wine
- 8 oz Orange Juice
- 16 oz Ginger Beer or Ginger Kombucha or Seltzer Water
- Mint (for garnish)
- 1 Lemon Juice (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Base: Start by pouring your grape juice and kombucha into a large pitcher. You will see the rich, inviting color come to life. Mixing these two gives you that classic sangria vibe without the alcohol. Just be careful not to spill any; it can be a bit sticky!
- Add the Fruits: Toss in your sliced strawberries, oranges, and any other fruits you fancy. As the colors meld together, you will catch those refreshing scents wafting through the air. Fresh fruit adds a beautiful touch and keeps the drinks visually appealing, so avoid using overly ripe fruits that might mush up quickly.
- Let It Chill: Pop the pitcher in the fridge for at least an hour. This waiting period is crucial as it lets the flavors mingle nicely. You will know it is ready when you see the fruit soaking up all that juice. If you skip this step, it might taste a bit flat, so be patient!
- Serve with a Fizz: When you are ready to serve, pour the mixture over ice. You will love how refreshing it looks with the ice clinking away. Add a splash more kombucha or soda for fizz. Just remember, add this bubbly part last, or it might go flat too soon!
- Add Fresh Garnish: Finish off your mocktail with a sprig of mint for that pop of color and lovely aroma. It gives a little extra sophistication. Just be cautious not to overdo it with too much mint, or it might overpower the other flavors!
Notes
- Storage Tips: Refrigerate in a sealed container at a temperature between 33 degrees F to 40 degrees F for about one week. The fruit may go bad by the end of that time.
- Expert Tips: If the sweetness is overwhelming, a bit more lemon juice or a splash of soda water can help tone it down.
- For fruit that browns quickly, lemon or lime juice works well to maintain color and freshness.
- If you want more fizz in your drink, adding the ginger beer or kombucha just before serving makes a big difference.
- When making it ahead of time, let it chill for at least an hour to let the flavors mesh beautifully.
- For extra fruity goodness, consider doubling the strawberries and mixing in some seasonal fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 14mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: null