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Healthy Mint Sangria

August 13, 2014 by lauren.kelly 42 Comments

This sangria isn’t filled with sugars like the typical ones.  It’s light and refreshing and makes the perfect summer cocktail.

Healthy Mint Sangria from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

I hope you are all enjoying your summer! It’s been really nice enjoying the time with my kids, taking them to the pool and watching them play baseball.  I haven’t been posting as much so I can spend time with them and I have really been trying to be present with them and enjoy every second.  Tantrums, fights and all. 😉 As much as I don’t want to wish summer away, I do look forward to get back to a routine and being able to cook more and share more recipes.  But for now, I will just share this delicious, healthy sangria with you.  You won’t miss the added sugar at all.  Promise.

Healthy Mint Sangria from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Why is this sangria “healthy”? Good question.  I decided to use my beloved green tea to add some antioxidants.  Why not?  I used a mint green tea that added a light, sweet mint taste and paired perfectly with the wine and fruit.  This is such a simple recipe and has no added sugar at all.  Well, if you add the juice from the melons that will add some sugar but that is natural sugar and yes, there’s a difference.  And it’s so pretty so it’s perfect for entertaining.  No one will know how ridiculously easy it was to make!

Healthy Mint Sangria from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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Healthy Mint Sangria

Ingredients

  • 4 bags mint green tea
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1 bottle of wine I used Sauvignon Blanc but you can also Pinot Grigio, Moscato or Riesling
  • 1 small cantaloupe cut into small pieces (I used a melon baller)
  • 1 small honeydew cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 watermelon cut into small pieces
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 1 handful of fresh mint chopped
  • juice from all the melons optional

Instructions

  1. Place the tea bags into the hot water and allow to brew for 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
  2. Pour tea and wine into pitcher and stir.
  3. Add fruit, half the mint and juice from melons if desired. Stir again.
  4. Let sit for at least an hour but can sit overnight.
  5. Add remaining mint before serving. Can serve over ice. Enjoy!

Feel free to use a different wine if you’d like.  I would definitely opt for a cheaper wine, but still used a medium-bodied, lightly sweet kind.   Some people like their sangria a little bubbly so if you’d like you can use a prosecco or even add some plain seltzer.

It’s ridiculously easy to make…

Healthy Mint Sangria from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Cheers to the last few weeks of summer!

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Comments

  1. Nutmeg Nanny says

    August 13, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    What a delicious looking sangria! Love all that fruit and mint…yum!

    Reply
  2. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    August 13, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Good call on the green tea! I never knew a sangria could be healthy but I’m all over this!

    Reply
  3. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

    August 13, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Love the use of green tea! It sounds so refreshing!

    Reply
  4. Amanda @The Kitcheneer says

    August 13, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    Sangria with green tea? Love it!

    Reply
  5. Kim - Liv Life says

    August 13, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    Good for you for taking the time with the kids… time goes all too quickly, so enjoy them now while they still want to! My son is now 18 and heading off to college in a few weeks, and while we have a wonderful relationship, it’s no more the kind where mommy is the most important in his life. Enjoy while you can!
    And I will totally enjoy the Sangria! Love the green tea addition, and the cantaloupe is fabulous!

    Reply
  6. The Food Hunter says

    August 13, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    sounds very refreshing

    Reply
  7. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    August 14, 2014 at 1:32 am

    I have a friend that would absolutely loves this! She loves making her own sangria.

    Reply
  8. kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says

    August 14, 2014 at 11:26 am

    What a great recipe! I’m always looking for something clever to do with my mint “field.”

    Reply
  9. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    August 14, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Sign me up!!

    Reply
  10. Connie | URBAN BAKES says

    August 15, 2014 at 2:43 am

    Oh my gosh! Love it!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      August 15, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you Connie!

      Reply
  11. Angela {Mind Over batter} says

    August 15, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    So you’re telling me I can get my booze and my health on at the same time?! Where do I sign up?

    Reply
  12. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

    August 18, 2014 at 1:46 am

    I LOVE that this is just fruit and not super sugary! It looks delightful. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Vanessa says

    August 19, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    Love it! I was looking for what to bring to girls’ night on Friday, this would be perfect.

    Reply
  14. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    I’ve had a lot of sangrias in my day, but never one like this! Love it!

    Reply
  15. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    April 29, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    This sounds so refreshing, perfect for the months to come.

    Reply
  16. Carolyn says

    April 29, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I’d love to be hanging out, sharing one of these with you!

    Reply
  17. Paula - bell'alimento says

    April 29, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Healthy Sangria? I’m so on board with that.

    Reply
  18. The Food Hunter says

    April 29, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    I love that there isn’t any adding sugar!!

    Reply
  19. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    April 29, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Bring on summer and sangrias!! Love that this one isn’t loaded with sugar.

    Reply
  20. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    April 30, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    All those melon balls look so refreshing for a hot summer day.

    Reply
  21. Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says

    April 30, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    This sounds completely refreshing! I love mint and can’t wait to start growing some in my garden as soon as our weather warms up a bit!

    Reply
  22. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    April 30, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    This is the perfect sangria for summer! delicious!

    Reply
  23. Kim Beaulieu says

    May 1, 2015 at 1:22 am

    This is seriously gorgeous. So fresh and yummy. I’ll take 3 glasses.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Why only 3, Kim? 😉

      Reply
  24. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

    May 1, 2015 at 1:50 am

    So refreshing! Love the minty green tea.!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you Marjory!

      Reply
  25. Nutmeg Nanny says

    May 1, 2015 at 4:01 am

    Yum! Sangria is my favorite drink when the weather starts to warm up. I love the idea of packing it full of mint and using green tea!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks Brandi!

      Reply
  26. Cookin+Canuck says

    May 1, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Sangria is one of my favorite summertime drinks, and I love this summer melon version. Now I have a sudden urge to sit on my patio, drink in hand.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      YES Dara! I want to be on my patio too 🙂

      Reply
  27. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    May 5, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Wonderful idea to use the green tea in this!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      May 10, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks Angie!

      Reply
  28. Meaghan Mountford says

    May 10, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    I think “Healthy Mint Sangria” actually stands for “This is for YOU Meaghan.”

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      May 10, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Ha, YES! It definitely does 🙂

      Reply
  29. Lise @MomLovesBaking says

    May 10, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    Sounds so refreshing!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      May 10, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks Lise!

      Reply
  30. susan / the wimpy vegetarian says

    May 11, 2016 at 2:47 am

    I didn’t expect to see the mint green tea in this! What a great idea – I love it!

    Reply
  31. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    May 11, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    Never thought of tea and wine, but I love the idea!

    Reply
  32. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    May 11, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    I love the addition of green tea!

    Reply
  33. Christie says

    May 13, 2016 at 10:16 am

    I’ve made plenty of sangria but never one with tea, I’ll be trying this out real soon!

    Reply
  34. Baker by Nature says

    July 24, 2017 at 10:49 am

    This sounds so refreshing!

    Reply

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