An easy Halloween mocktail that can be made as a batch in a pitcher or as one serve. Suitable for both adults and kids, this non-alcoholic Sangria can be made ahead of time for easy party planning.
If you’ve been looking for a batch mocktail for Halloween, you’re in luck! With a delicious combination of alcohol-free red wine, fruit, spices and ginger ale or sparkling water, this spooky sip is simple to make and glorious to drink! I have also suggested wine alternatives if you don’t like red or are making this mocktail for kids.
Why This Recipe Works
Made with fresh ingredients, this recipe is quick to make and satisfying to drink. You’ll adore this recipe because it:
- Can be prepared ahead of time: don’t stress yourself trying to make drinks for your guests while they wait. Simply throw this recipe together ahead of time and add your sparkling beverage of choice right before your guests arrive! Your guests will be happy to serve themselves.
- Can be made for one or a crowd: Whether you need 1 serve or 6-8, I have you covered. The recipe below covers the method for making this mocktail in a batch and the notes includes suggestions on making the recipe for one.
- Is super simple to make: It’s as easy as chop and pour for this recipe and there are definitely no special bar skills required!
Halloween Mocktail Ingredients
Similar to my non-alcoholic punch, these ingredients are simple to find and easy to use.
- Non-alcoholic red wine or pomegranate/red grape juice: if you’re making this recipe for adults, I would lean towards using an alcohol-free wine. It gives the drink a more adult taste and is more like an authentic Sangria! But if it’s not your thing or you’re making mocktails for children, try the pomegranate juice. As far as juice goes, it’s the most nutrient dense, especially if you opt for an organic variety. You could also try a red grape juice.
- Black grapes and blackberries: to make this Halloween mocktail extra spooky, I opted for black fruit for this recipe - not only does it look great, it tastes great too!
- Blood or regular orange: This recipe works with both blood orange or regular orange. Traditional sangria is made with orange, but if you are able to get your hands on some blood orange it definitely adds to the Halloween vibe. Be sure to check out my blood orange mocktails too.
- Cinnamon and apple: some fresh cinnamon sticks and apple really finish this recipe nicely and the end result is a lovely flavor balance of wine (or pomegranate), fruit and spices - exactly the way Sangria should be!
- Ginger ale or sparkling water: you can either leave the Sangria still, or add ginger ale or sparkling water just before you are ready to serve! Both ways taste great, so it’s really up to your own personal preference.
How To Make It
Place all ingredients except the sparkling beverage (if using) into a pitcher and stir to combine. Place the fridge for at minimum 1 hour but up to 2-4 hours if you can. The longer you leave the ingredients to seep the stronger the flavor will be. Just before serving, add your sparkling beverage of choice into the pitcher and stir gently.
Expert Tips
- When choosing a non-alcoholic wine, I like to opt for a sweeter variety for this recipe, such as a Merlot or Shiraz.. A slightly sweeter wine really lends itself to the flavors from the fruit and spices, and means you don’t need to add any additional sweetener.
- If you’re like me and love all things garnishes - take some of your orange slices and insert some plastic spiders into them for the perfect spooky citrus garnish for your Halloween drinks!
- if you want to make a smaller serving or make this mocktail for 1, simply reduce the serves by clicking the '6' in the recipe card above and select the amount of serves you want to make. Use a small pitcher or glass to mull the sangria. This recipe works best when making at least 3 servings.
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I hope you love this Halloween mocktail as much as I loved creating it for you!
Halloween Mocktail (Batch or Single Serve)
This easy Halloween mocktail recipe is perfect for both adults and kids and can be made in minutes! With just a few ingredients, you'll be sipping on this delicious spooky non-alcoholic sangria punch in no time.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 bottle non-alcoholic red wine OR 4 cups pomegranate or grape juice (see note 1)
- 2 oranges (or blood oranges)
- 20 black grapes sliced
- 15 blackberries or blueberries
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 red apple sliced
- 2 cups sparkling water or ginger ale (optional)
- 2-4 tablespoons maple syrup (optional - see note 2)
- Extra fruit for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place fruit and cinnamon sticks in a pitcher or punch bowl. Pour in the red wine, stir gently and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or up to 2-4 hours if you can. The longer the sangria is left to seep, the stronger the fruit and spice flavor will be.
- When you're ready to serve, stir the sangria again and add the sparkling water or ginger ale (if using). Stir very gently - don't disturb those bubbles too much!
- Taste the sangria and add some maple syrup if you wish. See note 2 below.
- Pour over ice into glasses and garnish with additional orange slices, cinnamon stocks and fruit (optional).
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Notes
Note 1: I find a non-alcoholic Merlot or Shiraz is the best for this recipe, but any red wine will work. Prefer to avoid non-alcoholic wine? No problem, just replace this with pomegranate juice, red grape juice, or any red juice you wish.
Notes 2: Depending on the sweetness of the wine and your own preference, you may want to add some maple syrup to this recipe. I recommend completing up until the end of Step 2, then tasting the sangria once you have added your sparkling beverage of choice. Use a small spoon the taste the mocktail, then add a tablespoon of maple syrup and stir gently if you want a sweeter drink. Keep going this in one tablespoon increments until you reach your desired level of sweetness.
Note 3: if you want to make a smaller serving or make this mocktail for 1, simply reduce the serves by clicking the '6' in the recipe card above and select the amount of serves you want to make. Use a small pitcher or glass to mull the sangria. This recipe works best when making at least 3 servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 180ml | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.3mg
NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.
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