Description
This festive Thanksgiving Virgin Cranberry Sangria is a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink that combines tart cranberry juice, sweet orange juice, and sparkling water with fresh slices of orange, apple, and frozen cranberries. Perfect as a vibrant and healthy mocktail for holiday gatherings or any celebration.
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
Other
- 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 an attractive presentation.
- Add frozen cranberries: Scatter the frozen cranberries on top of the ice and fruit slices inside the pitcher.
- Pour juices: Add the cranberry juice and orange juice to the pitcher over the ice and fruit.
- Mix and chill: Stir all the ingredients together gently to combine, then refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add fizz before serving: Just before serving, pour the sparkling water into the pitcher to add refreshing bubbles.
- Serve the sangria: Fill glasses with ice and pour the mocktail over the ice, making sure each glass gets some fruit slices for flavor and visual appeal.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish each glass with additional orange slices or a few extra cranberries for an attractive finishing touch.
Notes
- This orange cranberry sangria mocktail combines festive seasonal flavors without alcohol, making it perfect for all ages and occasions.
- Refrigerating the sangria allows the fruit flavors to infuse the juices for a more vibrant taste.
- The sparkling water is added last to keep the drink fizzy and fresh.
- Use fresh and ripe fruit for best flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
