Virgin Sangria

Virgin Sangria is a popular mocktail and a non-alcoholic variation of a Sangria, a classic Spanish wine punch.

This flavorful punch combines grapefruit juice, apple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice with chunks of fresh fruit, topped with fizzy soda water. Perfect for summer gatherings, it can be served as a batch cocktail – simply scale the recipe and present it in a punch bowl.

Fruity, tart and sweet. Grapefruit juice brings the tartness, lemon juice adds bright acidity, apple juice offers subtle sweetness and tanginess, and orange juice rounds it out with sweetness. Finished with soda water, it delivers a cool, tingling effervescence that adds an welcome edge to the drinking experience.

Sangria is believed to have originated in Spain and Portugal over 2,000 years ago, evolving from Roman-era spiced wine beverages into a wine punch that’s loved worldwide.

While the history of Virgin Sangria isn’t documented, non-alcoholic Sangria has gained popularity with the growing interest in alcohol-free beverages. However, it’s worth noting that “punch” itself originated in the 17th century, with non-alcoholic, fruit-based versions developing in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Fresh juice wins every time
  When you’re making a drink that’s 90% fruit juice, it’s best to juice or squeeze the fruits yourself. While store-bought juice is convenient, freshly squeezed juice is tastier, fresher, sweeter, and zestier.In the case of the Virgin Sangria, be sure to juice your grapefruit juice, apple juice, lemon juice and orange juice with a juicer, blender or citrus press.
• Chill everything beforehand
  Once you’ve prepared your fruit juices, pour them into your glass (or pitcher or bowl for a batch mocktail) and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This ensures a fresh, brisk sensation from the very first sip.
• Make fruit juice ice cubes
  Instead of using ordinary ice cubes, use ice cubes made out of fruit juice. This will give your Virgin Sangria more flavor instead of tasting watered down when the ice melts.
• Macerate your fruit
  Soak your lemon, orange, and apple pieces in a little simple syrup for half an hour before adding them to your glass, pitcher, or bowl. The added sweetness will enhance the flavor of the fruits.

• Use seasonal fruit
  To change things up, swap out the apple, lemon and oranges slices and use seasonal fruits instead. For example, you could use mango or pineapple to add some tropical notes, or fresh berries to add a unique berry twist.
• Use apple cider
  Substitute soda water with a splash of sparkling apple cider to add some fall vibes and extra depth of flavor.

• We recommend serving a Virgin Sangria in a wine glass filled with fruit pieces. A wine glass is perfect for showing off all those delicious fruit pieces.
• You could also rim your wine glass with lime juice then dip into sugar to sweeten the drinking experience.
• Your is always packed with fresh fruit, however, if you want to spruce things up, add some fresh basil or mint leaves to add a fragrant, herbal and aromatic twist.
• If it’s winter or fall, add a cinnamon stick to add some warmth and spice to your drink.