Description
This Thanksgiving Virgin Cranberry Sangria is a refreshing and festive non-alcoholic beverage that blends tart cranberry juice with sweet orange juice and sparkling water, enhanced by fresh fruit slices and frozen cranberries. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion, this mocktail offers a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic sangria without any alcohol.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
- 1/3 cup frozen cranberries
Liquids
- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 can (12 ounces) sparkling water
Others
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the pitcher: Fill your pitcher halfway with ice, then arrange slices of oranges and apples against the inside walls of the pitcher. Use your hands to help the fruit slices adhere to the sides for a decorative effect.
- Add frozen cranberries: Scatter the frozen cranberries on top of the ice and fruit slices inside the pitcher to add color and chill the mixture.
- Pour juices: Pour in the cranberry juice and orange juice into the pitcher over the ice and fruit.
- Mix and chill: Stir all the ingredients together to combine the flavors evenly. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add sparkling water: Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water for a fizzy finish and stir gently to integrate it.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the sangria over the ice, making sure each glass receives some fruit slices for garnish.
- Garnish and enjoy: Optionally, garnish each glass with additional orange slices or a few cranberries for visual appeal and a festive touch.
Notes
- This orange cranberry sangria mocktail recipe embodies festive flavors in a non-alcoholic twist on a classic sangria.
- It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, family parties, or simply as a refreshing seasonal drink.
- Using frozen cranberries helps chill the drink without watering it down quickly.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing cranberry juice options or adding a splash of simple syrup if desired.
- Ensure to chill the sangria for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
