Description
This refreshing Thanksgiving Virgin Cranberry Sangria is a festive, non-alcoholic mocktail combining vibrant cranberry and orange juices with sparkling water, fresh fruit slices, and frozen cranberries. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it offers a delightful balance of tart and sweet flavors with a fizzy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices and Liquids
- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 can (12 ounces) sparkling water
Fruits
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
- 1/3 cup frozen cranberries
Other
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the pitcher: Fill your pitcher halfway with ice. Arrange slices of oranges and apples against the inside walls of the pitcher, using your hands if needed to help the fruit slices adhere to the sides, creating an attractive presentation.
- Add frozen cranberries: Scatter the frozen cranberries on top of the ice and fruit slices to introduce a refreshing chill and vibrant color.
- Mix juices: Pour in the cranberry juice and orange juice over the ice and fruit, combining the base flavors of the sangria.
- Refrigerate to blend flavors: Stir all ingredients together gently, then cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Add sparkle before serving: Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water to add a fizzy, refreshing element to the sangria.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, and pour the sangria over the ice, making sure each glass receives some fruit slices for garnish and flavor.
- Optional garnish: Add extra orange slices or a few more frozen cranberries to each glass for an eye-catching festive touch.
Notes
- This orange cranberry sangria mocktail recipe embodies festive flavors in a non-alcoholic twist on a classic sangria, making it perfect for all ages and any occasion.
- For more flavor infusion, you can let the sangria chill overnight.
- Use freshly squeezed juices for a brighter flavor.
- Frozen cranberries not only enhance the look but also keep the drink chilled without diluting it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
