Vegan Red Sangria
Sangria is Spain’s most famous festive drink: rich red wine steeped with fresh seasonal fruit, a touch of sweetness, and a bright finish. This fully vegan version uses only plant‑based ingredients — choosing wines fined without animal products, and sweeteners like agave or maple syrup instead of honey — keeping all the vibrant, fruity, refreshing flavour of the original, perfect for gatherings, warm days, or celebrations.
Shared by lorenz
Time
10 min
Serves
5
Difficulty
easy
đź›’ Ingredients
- #Base & Liquid;
- 750 ml dry red wine (Tempranillo, Garnacha, Rioja — look for vegan‑certified or unfined)
- 150 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 100 ml apple juice or sparkling water
- 2–3 tbsp agave syrup or maple syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- #Fresh Fruit;'
- 1 medium orange, sliced into rounds.. 1 medium lemon, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium apple or pear, cored and diced.. 100 g fresh cranberries or red berries
- 1 peach or nectarine, diced (optional, seasonal)
- #Finish & Garnish;
- 200 ml sparkling water or vegan citrus soda (added just before serving)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs or mint,, Plenty of ice cubes
- #Optional;
- 50 ml brandy or orange liqueur (ensure vegan‑certified; omit for non‑alcoholic)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prep fruit: Wash all fruit thoroughly. Slice citrus thinly, dice firm fruit, and place everything into a large glass pitcher. Add the cinnamon stick.
- 2
Combine: Pour in the red wine, orange juice, apple juice, and sweetener. Stir gently until the syrup dissolves. Add liqueur if using.
- 3
Infuse: Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2–4 hours, ideally overnight — this lets the fruit flavours blend fully with the wine.
- 4
Serve: Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water or soda to keep it fizzy. Fill glasses with ice, pour the sangria, and garnish with extra fresh fruit and rosemary or mint.