NO-ALCOHOL WHITE SANGRIA, great for designated drivers, those 'on the wagon' and kids

A delightful and refreshing drink offering an alternative to alcohol for designated drivers, those 'on the wagon' and even - for a special occasion - kids.

No-alcohol, kids' Sangria, 'cool' in every sense; delightfully refreshing

Red grape juice can be used to mimic the adult version but white grape juice - used here - looks very pretty.   

This recipe is an indulgence; with all the fruit and juice, it will not be frugal.

If serving to children, add plenty of water and ice.  It's probably best to offer them this drink infrequently, for special occasions, not only because of the cost but also because of the high levels of fruit sugar.  

Cost: £4
Makes: a large punchbowl

Ingred:

   26 fluid oz unsweetened grape juice, white preferred

   13 oz fresh citrus juice (an equal mix of orange, grapefruit & lemon juice) 

   1 lemon, peeled & sliced

   1 orange, peeled & sliced

   1 lime peeled & sliced

   1 ripe pear, peeled & thinly sliced

   2 peaches in chunk

   1 small bunch mint 

   1 tbsp sugar (opt)
   1/2 tsp vanilla
  

   8 ounces thickly sliced strawberries

   1-2 litres carbonated (unsweetened) mineral water
   ice

Method:

1. Mix all ingredients except strawberries and carbonated water; refrigerate for no more than 3-4 hours
2. Just before serving, add strawberries, carbonated water and ice 

Tips:

• adults preferring a sharper taste who aren't worried about sugar can replace carbonated water with tonic water or Canada Dry ginger ale 
• parents, encourage children to eat the fruit
• for an alcoholic version, replace grape juice with white Rioja or an unrefined white wine

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This recipe has been developed by B  Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the author's written permission.