Non-Alcoholic Fall Sangria

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This Non-Alcoholic Fall Sangria is made with non-alcoholic wine infused with seasonal fruits and cinnamon simple syrup. It goes perfectly with any fall or Thanksgiving meal!

Glasses of non-alcoholic fall sangria on a serving platter.

Fall is the time for feasts and celebrations, and what better way to bring people together than with a round of drinks. Alcohol-free of course!

This non-alcoholic fall sangria is wonderfully fruity and sweet with a hint of cinnamon. The wine leaves a slight tannic flavor, reminiscent of the real thing, but without any of the buzz.

You can make this ahead of time and keep it in the fridge so it’s ready for when you have guests. For more low-ABV fall drinks, try our Non-Alcoholic Amaretto Sour and this Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail.

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Step-by-Step Instructions
Expert Tips
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Close-up of a glass of non-alcoholic fall sangria.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Seasonal Flavors: From apples to pears and pomegranate juice, this fall sangria is filled with seasonal fruit. Not to mention the cinnamon syrup adds a layer spice that’s essential for fall.
Can be Made in Advance: This is one of those drinks that gets better the longer it sits in the fridge, which is perfect for when you want to prep ahead of time.
Perfect for the Holidays: Add this to your Thanksgiving drink list or enjoy it with another delicious autumnal feast.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredient quantities are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Here you’ll find notes on why we chose certain ingredients as well as any substitutions.

Non-Alcoholic White Wine: We use Surely brut white wine which is a zero-proof dry white wine. A good substitute is Noughty’s Sparkling Chardonnay (also alcohol-free).
Cinnamon Sticks: After using them for the simple syrup, we like to toss them into the drink to spice it up even more.
Granulated Sugar: For making the simple syrup.
Apples: We recommend using a blend of sweet and tart apples to keep things balanced and not too sweet. Stick with the Granny Smith apple and pair it with Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Red Delicious if you don’t have a Gala apple.
Bartlett Pear: You can substitute it with a Bosc or Asian pear.
Orange: You only need half a sliced navel orange.
Apple Juice: For even more apple flavor.
Pomegranate Juice: This adds another fruity layer and a bit of color.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This section provides a general overview as well as any pictures to guide you through the recipe. The full detailed recipe instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Saucepan with cinnamon simple syrup and cinnamon sticks inside.

Plate of sliced apples, oranges, and pears.

STEP 1: Make the simple syrup. Place the cinnamon sticks and sugar in a small saucepan with ½ cup (125 ml) of water. Bring to a boil then simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool with the cinnamon sticks still inside.

STEP 2: Slice the fruit. While the syrup is cooling, thinly slice the fruit.

Wine being poured into a pitcher of fruit and juice.

STEP 3: Combine all the ingredients. Add the sliced fruit to a large pitcher with the apple juice, pomegranate juice, ⅓ cup of the cinnamon syrup, cinnamon sticks, and non-alcoholic wine. Stir to combine.

STEP 4: Chill. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours and up to 48 hours. Serve over ice with the fruit and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Keep it in the fridge overnight. This allows ample time for the fruit and spices to infuse into the “wine”.
Caramelize the leftover apples. If you’re not sure what to do with the leftover apple halves, we suggest caramelizing them in a bit of butter, brown sugar, and spices. It makes a great topping for oatmeal or yogurt! The last bit of orange is also great for garnishing cocktails.
Use the leftover syrup for another drink. You’ll likely be left with a small amount of cinnamon syrup, which is just enough to sweeten a latte.
Add bubbles! For a fizzy drink, add a splash of club soda or sparkling water.

FAQ

Where do I find non-alcoholic white wine?

Some upscale grocery stores and liquor stores are starting to carry non-alcoholic wines. If you can’t find any in store, we recommend online sites like Boisson which are stocked with tons of options. Just make sure you’re getting a “dry” or “brut” wine which is less sweet than other types.

How long will this fall sangria keep in the fridge?

After a while the fruit will start to get soggy, so we recommend keeping it in the fridge for no longer than 48 hours.

Glasses of non-alcoholic fall sangria next to a pitcher and empty wine glasses and fruit.

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