EspañolThis Pomegranate-Blueberry Sangria Mocktail checks all the boxes for me. A fun and festive refresher for both young and old, you can pull the ingredients right out of your refrigerator and freezer and mix it up in just minutes. I serve with sliced fruit and frozen blueberries. Isn't it gorgeous?
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All our favorite spring and summer celebrations, from Cinco de Mayo to Mother's Day, Memorial Day to Father's Day and 4th of July are all perfect occasions to rock this mocktail.
Like you, we want our celebrations to feel extravagant, without actually being extravagant, and we want them to be a breeze.
The trick here is the perfect combination of ingredients, bringing extra flavor, depth, and complexity to our “sangria,” while staying budget-friendly and appropriate for kids and adults alike.
Isn't it wonderful that all you foodies out there can experience unique global flavors like this in the comfort of your home?
I'm guessing you like trying new cuisines and exploring a wider culinary world. One thing I want to point out, in case you're not familiar with sangria. This mocktail is inspired by the sangrias of Spain, which feature a blend of fruit and red wine. So how do we capture that flavor profile?
About the Juices
Since this is a mocktail and not a cocktail, I've replaced the traditional sangria wine with a fruit juice blend. The beauty of this Naked Pomegranate-Blueberry blend is it provides the rich color and tannin-like complexity you expect in sangria, but without the alcohol. Plus, it's just tasty and has no added sugar!
Florida's Natural 100% Premium Florida Orange Juice gives this mocktail that classic, fragrant, orange pop of natural sweetness and acidity you love and expect in a sangria.
Look for them both in the refrigerated aisle of your market, where you can find lots of healthy options that are full of flavor and delicious indulgences for your celebrations.
About the Fruit
Fruit is an important part of any sangría. Orange and lemon slices give the sangría brightness and balance the sweetness. Crunchy apples give it texture.
Of course, we can't forget the blueberries which add another layer of fragrant sweetness and depth of body to this special beverage.
I love frozen blueberries because they freeze them at the peak of freshness from the moment they are harvested, and they allow me to enjoy fragrant blueberries any time of year. Just the thought of making this sangría any month of the year makes me smile.
If you make your own Pomegranate-Blueberry Sangría Mocktail be sure to snap a photo and share it with us on social media using the #mamalatinatips hashtag. I’d love to see it and have the chance to share it as well.
Pomegranate-Blueberry Sangria Mocktail
Makes 6 servings (with ice and fruit)
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 apple, chopped in cubes
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 (15.2 fl oz) Naked Juice Pomegranate Blueberry blend
- 3/4 cup Florida's Natural 100% Premium Orange Juice (no pulp)
- Ginger ale or sparkling water to taste
- Ice
- Mint for garnishing, optional
Place orange, lemon and apple pieces in a pitcher. Add the frozen blueberries.
Combine the pomegranate-blueberry and orange juices, stir well and place in the fridge for a couple of hours.
For serving: Place ice and a little bit of the fruit in a glass. Fill the glass 3/4 full with the sangria. Add a splash of ginger ale (for a brighter, sweeter flavor) or add an effervescent sparkling water.
That's it! Salud! Enjoy!
More Easy and Festive Family Meals
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Pomegranate-Blueberry Sangria Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 apple chopped in cubes
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 15.2 fl oz Naked Juice Pomegranate Blueberry flavor
- 3/4 cup Florida's Natural 100% orange juice no pulp
- 1 cup Ginger ale or sparkling water to taste
- Ice
- Mint for garnishing optional
Instructions
- Place orange, lemon and apple pieces in a pitcher. Add the frozen blueberries.
- Pour the pomegranate-blueberry and orange juices, mix well and put in the fridge for a couple of hours.
- For serving: Put ice and little bit of the fruit in a glass. Pour the sangría until 3/4 of the cup, add a splash of ginger ale (for a brighter, sweeter flavor) or sparkling water.
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