Cranberry Basil Sangria Mocktail Recipe That Is Festive And Fun

Drinking this non alcoholic fruity cranberry basil sangria mocktail is like sipping on summer!

Are you hosting a summer party soon and thinking about drink options? Or are you looking to make your Tuesday summer nights a little more exciting. This non-alcoholic cranberry basil sangria is the answer to all of your warm weather drink needs.

How to Make Non Alcoholic Sangria

Making non alcoholic sangria is incredibly easy. All you need to do is mix all of the ingredients together and let the mix sit. The longer the fruit marinates in the juices, the tastier your virgin sangria mocktail will be!

Serve your virgin sangria over ice for the tastiest flavors. Remember that a cold sangria is the best! You may even want to freeze some pomegranate juice to make extra special ice cubes.

Ingredients in Virgin Sangria

The fruit you are adding to the sangria is important to the taste of the drink. Our sangria recipe is packed with delicious, fresh fruit like strawberries, oranges and cranberries. It is naturally sweet thanks to fresh cranberry and orange juice. It has a delightful fizz from the seltzer.

Everyone is going to go crazy for the fresh basil flavor that really makes this amazing drink unique and exciting. Sangria is perfect for anyone to enjoy, from kids to adults since there is no alcohol in our tasty recipe.

Sangria Mocktail Tips and Tricks

We make this drink so often that we have come up with a few tips and tricks you may want to try.

• Remember to add the seltzer right before the drink is served. You want those bubbles to stay fresh!
• Mix the sangria minimally after adding the seltzer to keep it nice and fizzy.
• Skip the seltzer all together for a non carbonated drink.
• Use white cranberry juice for a clear sangria.
• A splash of pineapple juice adds a troipcal flair.

The possibilities are endless! You are in control of your tasty sangria and we know you will do an incredible job mixing up a delicious drink.

“it is perfect for anyone to enjoy, from kids to adults.“

Make Ahead Virgin Sangria

Make this sangria mocktail in advance and get it ready for your party. You can sit back and relax later on. Mixing the fruits and juices ahead of time actually helps the flavors develop more!

Add the seltzer and ice right before you are serving the sangria in order to prevent the bubbles in the seltzer from falling flat. Feel free to add a few of your own twists to the mix. You will love this recipe as written but try to have fun playing around with it, too.

Fruit For Non Alcoholic Sangria Mocktail

Toss in a handful of blueberries or blackberries to add a deep, vibrant color. After that, add some fresh raspberries which are also a fantastic addition. Try a few lime slices to brighten up the taste and bring the sangria to a whole new level.

Get creative! It's amazing how well the herby taste of basil goes so well with fruit. This will be your go-to summer virgin drink for sure.

Cranberry Basil Sangria Mocktail Recipe

5 from 8 votes

Recipe by Mocktail.net

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Drinking this fruity cranberry basil sangria is like sipping on summer!

Ingredients

• 3 cups cranberry juice

• ½ cup orange juice, fresh squeezed

• 1 ½ cups lemon-lime seltzer

• 1 orange, sliced

• 1 apple, cored and chopped

• 1 cup sliced strawberries

• ½ cup fresh cranberries

• ½ cup fresh basil leaves

• ice

Directions

• Add the cranberry juice, orange juice and seltzer to a large pitcher and stir gently.
• Add the fresh orange slices, apples, strawberries and cranberries and stir again.
• Add the basil.
• Let the sangria sit for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. You can drink the basil sangria right away but it will taste even better if you let it sit! Keep chilled.
• Add the ice and then enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

• • Make the sangria the day before, leaving out only the selzer and ice. This will let the flavors of the drink grow and get stronger.
• • Muddle the basil with 1 Tbsp of sugar to really help release the fresh flavor
• Tools:
  • Measuring Cup
  • Large Pitcher
  • Wooden Spoon

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We get many questions about our cranberry basil sangria mocktail recipe. We thought we would answer a few of them here. Please let us know if you have any more questions- we love to help you create perfect, delicious drinks!

What is non alcoholic sangria made of?
Our non alcoholic sangria is made with cranberry juice, orange juice and lemon lime seltzer. Firstly, we use lots of fruit to make the drink even more like a traditional sangria. Apple pieces, strawberry slices and cranberries go into the mix as well. Next, we mix in fresh basil which adds layers of flavor to the sangria that is unbeatable and the result is a fruity, amazing non alcoholic drink that you will love.

How do you drink sangria?
Sangria is best when served cold. Fruity flavors in sangria are best when chilled. Scoop sangria into a big glass and serve it with a straw or even a spoon. The spoon can be useful for scooping out extra fruit at the bottom of the cup.

Is non alcoholic sangria a soda?
Our non-alcoholic sangria uses lemon lime seltzer. Seltzer has lots of bubbles and carbonation like soda. However, there is no actual soda in the mix. You can leave out the seltzer if you want a fizz-free drink.

What non-alcoholic drink goes with pasta?
Virgin sangria goes great with pasta! Pasta and wine are often paired together. If you are living the alcohol-free life, try our non alcoholic sangria instead of wine. The fruity flavors of the sangria are similar to the fruity taste of wine. Non alcoholic sangria is also very refreshing and light which goes well with hearty pasta.

Is sangria good for health?
Our virgin sangria is made with lots of fruit. Fruit contains antioxidants which can be great for your health. There are tons of vitamins and minerals in fruit. Delicious sangria is packed with nutritional benefits to make you feel great!

Do you eat the fruit in sangria?
You definitely should eat the fruit in sangria. The fruit will have soaked up a lot of the flavor from the juice. Sangria fruit is juicy and crispy. Eat it all!

Do you drink sangria warm or cold?
Sangria is best when enjoyed cold. Add a few ice cubes to make it even colder!