Recipe Instructions:
1 orange sliced into rings
1 lemon sliced into rings
35 mls maple syrup or sweetener of choice See note 1
1 green apple sliced into wedges
150 mls orange juice See note 2
750 mls bottle of alcohol-free red wine or juice alternative See note 3
500 mls sparkling beverage of your choice See note 4
INSTRUCTIONS
Place orange, lemon and sweetener of choice in a large glass pitcher.
Muddle gently until some of the juice are released from the fruit. If you don't have a muddler, use the back end of a wooden spoon or similar.
Add the apple wedges, orange juice and non alcoholic wine or alternative. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Place in the fridge for at least an hour. I recommend 3-4 hours.
Taste and add more sweetener if needed.
Just before serving, add your sparkling beverage of choice (if making the sparkling version). Stir gently.
Serve and enjoy.
NOTES
Note 1: I used sugar free maple syrup in this recipe. Alternatives are Stevia, monk fruit sweetener, honey, or any other sweetener of your choice.
Note 2: The orange juice is an optional ingredient. I always recommend freshly squeezed juice if possible, but store-bought juice tastes great too!
Note 3: I used Edenvale Premium Reserve Pinot Noir, but any medium bodied fruity red will work well. If you can't find an alcohol free red wine, don't despair. I have made recommendations in the 'variations' section above on fruit juice that can be used as a replacement.
Note 4: I prefer this virgin Sangria without the bubbles, but if you want to make it sparkling, I love diet ginger ale, soda water or a citrus flavoured sparkling water.
