Virgin Sangria Recipe

Virgin Sangria recipe — The life of the party who remembers everything that happened the next morning. Made with none. Originally from Spain.

I'm the designated driver who still knows how to have a good time. I bring all the festive energy of my boozy cousin but with none of the regrets. Think of me as your fun friend who's secretly really responsible but doesn't make a big deal about it.

The original sangria was actually created as a way to make bad wine drinkable by Spanish peasants who mixed it with water and fruit. The Romans had a similar drink called 'oenogarum' over 2,000 years ago.

While traditional sangria dates back centuries in Spain, the virgin version gained popularity in the 1960s American suburbs when hostesses wanted to serve something festive to guests of all ages. It became the ultimate crowd-pleasing pitcher drink for family gatherings.

Ingredients

• 3 cups grape juice (100% pure, no sugar added)
• 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 2 tbsp honey (or to taste)
• 1 large orange (sliced into rounds)
• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 apple apple (cored and diced)
• 2 cups sparkling water (chilled)
• 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, combine grape juice, orange juice, apple juice, and honey. Stir until honey dissolves completely.
2. Add sliced oranges, mixed berries, and diced apple to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
3. Just before serving, add ice cubes and top with chilled sparkling water.
4. Serve in wine glasses, making sure each glass gets plenty of fruit.

Category: mocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: none | ABV:

Origin: Spain