This non-alcoholic summer sangria blends tea, fruit juice, and fresh seasonal fruits for a vibrant, refreshing, and alcohol-free drink. Easy to prepare and perfect for hot days or festive occasions.
🍹 A Vibrant and Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Summer Sangria
Looking for a delicious, fruity, and completely alcohol-free beverage to keep cool this summer? This Non-Alcoholic Summer Sangria blends fragrant rooibos tea, fresh blood orange and cherry juices, and an assortment of juicy seasonal fruits for a refreshing, vibrant drink that everyone will love. It’s naturally sweetened, hydrating, and perfect for BBQs, picnics, or anytime you want a festive mocktail. If any drink was made for summer sipping, it’s sangria!
🌟 What Makes This Non-Alcoholic Sangria Unique?
Unlike traditional sangria, this version uses rooibos and rose hip tea along with pomegranate molasses for depth and complexity without any alcohol. The combination of blood orange, cherry, plum, and strawberry adds bright colors and layers of natural sweetness and tartness to create a drink that’s a little tart and tannic and lightly fruity like what you’d expect from sangria. This version offers all the flavor and fun of the classic, with none of the alcohol—ideal for designated drivers, kids, or anyone avoiding booze.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Alcohol-Free Summer Sangria
- Complex and refreshing flavors from rooibos tea and fruit juices
- Easy to make and prepare ahead—just steep, mix, chill, and serve!
- Perfectly hydrating and festive for warm weather gatherings
- Kid-friendly and inclusive for all your guests, no alcohol required
🍓 Ingredients for Non-Alcoholic Summer Sangria (+ Notes)
| Ingredient | Notes |
| Filtered water | Base for rooibos tea; use clean, filtered or bottled water |
| Rooibos tea bags | Adds tanic wine-like flavor without alcohol |
| Rose hips | Adds tart fruity, floral wine-like notes |
| Pomegranate molasses | Natural sweetener with tangy depth |
| Fresh blood orange juice | Bright, citrusy acidity and color |
| Tart unsweetened cherry juice | Balances sweetness with tartness |
| Blood oranges (sliced) | Adds vibrant color and fresh citrus flavor |
| Strawberries (thinly sliced) | Adds sweetness and beautiful color |
| Cherries (pitted and halved) | Adds tartness and juicy bursts |
| Small red or black plums (sliced) | Adds deeper fruity notes and texture |
🥄 How to Make Non-Alcoholic Summer Sangria (Step-by-Step)
- Brew tea: Bring filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rooibos tea bags and rose hips, cover, and remove from heat. Let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the tea: Remove tea bags and rose hips, pouring the brewed tea into a large pitcher.
- Add juices and sweetener: Stir in pomegranate molasses, fresh blood orange juice, and tart cherry juice until combined.
- Add fresh fruit: Add thinly sliced blood oranges, strawberries, cherries, and plums to the pitcher.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the sangria for at least 12 hours (preferably 24 hours) to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy a refreshing, alcohol-free summer treat!
🔄 Variations for Your Non-Alcoholic Sangria
- Add sparkling water or soda: For a fizzy twist, top sangria with sparkling water before serving.
- Use different fruits: Swap in peaches or blueberries for seasonal variation.
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup: If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a touch of natural sweetener.
🍹 Serving Suggestions
- Serve chilled in tall glasses with a few pieces of the soaked fruit for a festive look.
- Pair with light appetizers like cheese platters, fresh salads, or grilled veggies for a summer spread.
- Great for outdoor gatherings, brunches, or as a refreshing mocktail at celebrations.
🌟 Final Thoughts: Your Go-To Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Sangria for Summer
This Non-Alcoholic Summer Sangria is a flavorful, beautiful beverage perfect for warm weather entertaining. With its bright tea base and fresh seasonal fruit, it’s a delicious way to stay cool and hydrated while enjoying a festive drink—no alcohol necessary!
Whether you’re relaxing on the deck, entertaining in the backyard or just sitting by the pool you’ll want to keep a batch of this non-alcoholic sangria on hand to enjoy on a hot summer day.
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Non-Alcoholic Sangria
This mock, non-alcoholic sangria filled with strawberries, cherries and plums is just as refreshing and crowd-pleasing as the original.
Ingredients
- 6 cups/1.5 l filtered water
- 4 Rooibos tea bags
- 2 Tablespoon rose hips
- 3 Tablespoons/45ml pomegranate molasses
- ½ cup/120ml fresh blood orange juice
- ¼ cup tart unsweetened cherry juice
- 2 blood oranges, thinly sliced
- 8oz/1 cup/225g strawberries, thinly sliced
- 8oz/1 cup/225g cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 small red or black plums, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Bring filtered water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add tea bags and rosehips, cover and remove from heat. Let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain tea into a large pitcher and add pomegranate molasses, orange juice, cherry juice and sliced fruit. Stir gently, cover and refrigerate for at least 12 but preferably 24 hours.
- Serve in chilled glasses.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 113Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information for recipes contained on this website, such as calories, fat, carbs, etc. are only estimates and are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
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