Mocktail Sangria
A fruity, alcohol-free sangria built on red grape juice, fresh citrus and chopped apples, topped with sparkling cider. A pitcher for everyone at the table, including the kids.
- Time
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Built in glass
- Glass
- Wine glass
Ingredients
Amounts below make 6 servings (the full recipe).
- Apple — cored and chopped2
- Red grape juice — about 3 cups3 cups (24 oz)
- Orange juice — fresh, about 1½ cups12 ¼ oz
- Lemon juice — fresh, ¼ cup2 oz
- Lime juice — fresh, 2 Tbsp1 oz
- Sparkling apple cider — one bottle, or seltzer; add just before serving3 ¼ cups (25 oz)
Garnish: Orange, sliced (1), Lemon, sliced (1), Lime, sliced (1)
Batching tip: mix everything except ice up to a few hours ahead and keep it chilled. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
How to make it
- 1
In a 4-quart pitcher, layer half of the orange, lemon and lime slices with half of the chopped apples. Repeat with the rest of the fruit.
- 2
Pour in the grape, orange, lemon and lime juices and stir gently.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- 4
Just before serving, add the sparkling cider, stir gently and serve over ice.
Swap it: Use seltzer instead of sparkling cider for a drier, less sweet pitcher. The fruit needs at least 4 hours in the fridge, so make it the night before.
Bar gear
Equipment for this drink
Tools you'll need
- JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
- Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
- Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.
- Punch bowl & ladleLets guests serve themselves from a big batch.
Recommended glassware
- Wine glassDoubles as the go-to glass for spritzes and sangria.
No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →
Recipe source: Total Wine & More — Mocktail Sangria. Quantities and basic method are factual (the source lists amounts in "parts"; shown here as 1 part = 1 fl oz). Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.
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