Refreshing Low Cal Sangria Recipes

LOW-CALORIE SANGRIA RECIPES

The key to making low-calorie sangria, is to keep alcohol and sugar content to a minimum. Stay away from big, rich wines and avoid using sugary fruits, like peaches and pineapples. Another tip is to use lots of ice – not only will it keep your sangria refreshingly cold, it will water it down ever so slightly, reducing the number of calories per sip.

And now, for three quick and easy recipes to make make your own low-calorie sangria at home! 

LOW-CALORIE SANGRIA RECIPES: LIGHT AND LOVELY RED SANGRIA

Approximate calories per 4 oz glass: 70

Ingredients:

• One 750ml bottle of light red wine
• 3 cups of light orange juice, such as Tropicana 50/50
• 2 Oz unflavored Vodka 1 Oz of agave nectar Sprig of mint (optional)
• 1-1 ½ cups of fresh fruit such as apples, oranges, strawberries and blackberries

Directions:

Pour vodka and sweetener into a pitcher and stir. Add fruit and let it sit for a few minutes while you measure out the juice. Add juice and bottle of low alcohol red wine. Stir. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Serve over ice. Be sure to get some fruit in the glass! Garnish with a slice of fruit and/or a sprig of mint.

LOW-CALORIE SANGRIA RECIPES: WHITTLE ME DOWN WHITE SANGRIA

Approximate calories per 4 oz glass: 50

Ingredients:

• One 750ml bottle of light white wine
• 3 cups of light lemonade *
• 2oz vodka (unflavored)
• 1 Oz of Agave nectar
• Sprig of lavender (optional)
• 1-1 ½ cups of fruit such apples, pears, kiwi, lemon, honeydew and star fruit

Directions:

Pour vodka and sweetener into a pitcher and stir. Add fruit and let it sit for a few minutes while you measure out the juice. Add lemonade and bottle of low alcohol white wine. (Note – If you use a sweeter wine, such as a Riesling or Moscato, you should decrease the amount of sweetener you add.) Stir. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Serve over ice. Be sure to get some fruit in the glass. Garnish with a slice of fruit and/or a sprig of lavender. *As an alternative to store-bought lemonade, you could make your own fresh squeezed lemonade. To keep it light, use minimal sweetener (to taste) – natural sweeteners like agave syrup are preferred.

LOW-CALORIE SANGRIA RECIPES EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSÉ SANGRIA

Approximate calories per 4 oz glass: 68

Ingredients

• One 750ml bottle of rosé wine
• 2.5 cups of light pink lemonade
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2 Oz vodka or light rum (unflavored)
• 1 oz of agave nectar
• Whole strawberry (optional)
• 1-1 ½ cups of fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries and cantaloupe

Directions:

Pour vodka and sweetener into a pitcher and stir. Add fruit and let it sit for a few minutes while you prep and measure out the juice. Add juice and bottle of low alcohol dry rose wine. Stir. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Serve over ice. Be sure to get some fruit in the glass. Slice a strawberry ½ down the middle and add to rim of glass for garnish.

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