Sangria is one of those drinks that just feels like summer. Fresh, colorful fruit piled into a pitcher makes it as beautiful on the table as it is refreshing in your glass. This summer sangria mocktail is loaded with fresh seasonal fruit, bright citrus, and a splash of aloe vera, bringing together plenty of fresh, natural goodness in every glass. It’s easy to make, It’s easy to make, full of colorful fruit, and perfect for summer get-togethers.
What Are the Benefits of Adding Aloe Vera
Now you may be asking yourself, why would I add aloe vera to a sangria mocktail recipe? Fair question! Whether you are brand new to aloe vera or you have heard about it a million times, chances are if you are reading this, there is a good reason you landed here. Aloe vera does a lot for your gut. It helps soothe and support your digestive tract, balance your gut health, and keep things running the way they should. But here is where it gets really interesting.
Lily of the Desert aloe vera is powered by Aloesorb, a proprietary technology that helps your body absorb and process nutrients more effectively. So all of those good things already in this recipe, the vitamin C from the citrus, the antioxidants from the blueberries and cherries, the enzymes from the pineapple juice, your body is actually getting more out of every single one of them because of Aloesorb. You are not just drinking a delicious mocktail; you are giving your body a serious nutrient boost at the same time. That is a pretty good deal for something that tastes this good!
Why You’ll Love This Summer Sangria Mocktail
Traditional sangria has always had this effortless entertaining energy about it, and this mocktail version keeps all of that and then some. A big, beautiful pitcher packed with blueberries, peaches, cherries, citrus, and aloe vera sitting on a table outside is genuinely one of the most stunning things you can put together for a summer gathering without spending hours in the kitchen. It is a non alcoholic summer drink that looks like you tried really hard and tastes even better than it looks!
The fruit soaks up all of those delicious juices as it sits in the fridge, and by the time you pour it, every single glass is packed with flavor. It is refreshing, it is hydrating, it is alcohol free, and it is the kind of crowd pleaser that works for literally every guest at the table, kids included!
Tips for Customizing Your Mocktail
Sangria is basically “the everything but the kitchen sink” of summer drinks, and that is exactly what makes it so fun to make. The best part about a recipe like this is that it is completely flexible when it comes to the fruit, so here are some of our best tips to make yours the most delicious glass of the summer!
Use Frozen Fruit
Don’t have fresh peaches or cherries on hand? Frozen works just as well and might be even better. Frozen fruit keeps your sangria cold as it thaws and soaks up all of those juices at the same time, basically acting as a built-in ice cube that gets more flavorful by the minute!
Garnish Your Glass
Once you pour your sangria, add a sprig of fresh mint or a few basil leaves on top for a gorgeous herby freshness that pairs beautifully with all of that summer fruit.
Add a Sparkling Twist
Top your individual glass with a splash of sparkling water or a citrusy flavored sparkling soda to give it a little effervescence and make it feel extra special!
Load It Up With More Fruit
Throw in some fresh strawberries or raspberries to make it even more colorful and packed with flavor. The more fruit, the better!
Our Summer Sangria Mocktail Recipe
For this recipe specifically, these are the fruit combinations and measurements we went with, and we have to say, we nailed it. Feel free to revisit our pro tips above to create your own version, but for now, let’s get into it! And no matter what fruit you end up going with, just know that aloe vera is the one ingredient we are not letting you skip. We are not biased; we just know what we are talking about!
Summer Sangria Mocktail Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 large orange, sliced
- 1 large lemon, sliced
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen cherries
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen peaches
- 8 oz aloe vera
- Half a gallon of white grape juice
- 8 oz pineapple juice
Summer Sangria Mocktail Instructions
- Add all of your fruit to a large pitcher!
- Pour in your aloe vera, white grape juice, and pineapple juice and stir everything together.
- Let the pitcher sit in the fridge for an hour before serving so the fruit has time to soak and those flavors can really get to know each other!
- Serve over ice and spoon some of that beautiful, soaked fruit into each glass for the full sangria experience!
Your New Favorite Summer Mocktail is Waiting!
If there is one thing we are passionate about, it is finding the most creative and delicious ways to get your daily aloe in without it feeling like a wellness chore. A summer sangria mocktail packed with fresh fruit and aloe vera? That is exactly the kind of recipe we live for. Our customers have been absolutely raving about this one, and honestly, we are not surprised! It is colorful, it is refreshing, it is a non alcoholic summer drink that holds its own at any gathering, and it just so happens to be loaded with hydrating and gut-friendly ingredients at the same time.
Stay tuned on our socials for more aloe vera drink recipes, summer mocktail recipes, and all the creative ways we are using aloe vera this season. And when you make this one, tag us on Instagram because we want to see your summer sangria spread!
