Virgin Sangria
The Virgin Sangria is a non-alcoholic version of the classic Spanish punch, made with dealcoholized red wine, fresh orange slices, a splash of sparkling water and non-alcoholic orange liqueur.
Ingredients
1 bottle (750 ml) Non-Alcoholic Ariel - Cabernet Sauvignon
120 ml (4 oz) Non-Alcoholic Lyre's - Orange Sec - Triple Sec
120 ml (4 oz) Sparkling Water
2 tbsp Maple Syrup (optional, depending on your preferred sweetness)
Garnish: Sliced oranges, apples, and�1 Cinnamon stick
Preparation
Combine the Ingredients: In a large pitcher, stir together the fruit, the Cinnamon Stick, the full bottle of Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon, 120 ml of Lyre's Orange Sec, and 2 tbsp of maple syrup until the syrup is fully incorporated.
Add the Sparkle: Pour in 120 ml of chilled sparkling water. Stir very gently just once or twice to combine the liquids without losing the refreshing bubbles.
Ice and Garnish: Fill your wine glasses with plenty of ice to chill the drink instantly. Pour the sangria over the ice and finish by dropping in your sliced oranges, apples, and the cinnamon stick as a beautiful, fragrant garnish.
Preparation advice
Place your sliced oranges and apples at the bottom of a large pitcher. Drizzle the maple syrup over them and let them sit for 10�15 minutes before adding any liquid. This "draws out" the natural juices from the fruit.
Don't leave the cinnamon stick in for more than 4 hours if you aren't serving it right away. Cinnamon can become overpowering in non-alcoholic wine; you want a "hint" of spice, not a "red hot" candy flavor.
If you're serving this outdoors, use frozen grapes or frozen orange slices instead of regular ice cubes. This keeps the Sangria ice-cold without diluting the beautiful flavors of the Lyre's Orange Sec.