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Healthy Mint Sangria

August 13, 2014 by lauren.kelly 44 Comments

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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. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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.  I love spending the time with my kids, but it’s almost impossible to get anything done with them home. And they always want to be driven somewhere.

ALL. THE. TIME.

Ok, I am refocusing….

But for now, I will just share this delicious, healthy sangria with you.  You won’t miss the added sugar at all.  Promise. And you will love the slightly fruity taste.

With that being said, if you prefer a sweeter cocktail, then go ahead and add some. I would add some monk fruit or erythritol as a sugar substitute. This way it will still have no added sugar but will have a hint of sweetness. It’s definitely a personal preference.

It’s like your favorite wine just got taken up a few hundred notches! And it’s a fun way to mix up your routine if you are a creature of habit like me. Some might say boring…I just need to be reminded to mix things up every now and then.

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.  You can use a caffeine-free green tea as well.

Oolong is a type of black tea that also contains a good amount of antioxidants. I drink it regularly in the mornings, but I think I need to try it in this sangria? It can be a little bitter so I think adding a small amount of sweetener would help take away some of that bitterness.

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!

Also, if you are making this in other seasons, go ahead and make it in the fall and add sliced apples and pears! You can make it in the winter and add cranberries and pomegranates. Do you see where I am going here? The possibilities are endless.

Any way you make it it’s a beautiful presentation. It’s great for parties or just for entertaining at your house. There is something so festive and magical about floating cranberries and pomegranates, am I right? The mint leaves would even make it MORE festive for a Christmas party!

What kind of cocktails do you usually make for parties? I have to admit, I usually don’t get that creative. I offer beer, wine and of course vodka (my favorite) but I rarely create fun cocktails. That has to change right away. Life is too short to drink boring cocktails!

And don’t forget the fresh mint leaves either. They are so fragrant and even adds a slight sweet, herbal taste. My main problem is that my mint always seems to die so quickly? I typically put it in a ziplock bag and store it in the refrigerator, but if you have a way to prevent it from dying so quickly, I would love to hear it!

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.

I know a few readers mentioned that it tasted delicious with flavored seltzer too. Although I haven’t tried this with flavored seltzer, it does make sense that it would be tasty.  Maybe an orange or lime one for this recipe, a  lemon one for the fall recipe and a cranberry one for the winter recipe?

If you try it with flavored seltzer please come back and let me know what you think. Maybe I will try it next time too! I am always open for feedback…

If you do decide to make it ahead, wait until right before you serve it to add the fruit and mint leaves so it doesn’t get too mushy.  This way it will look fresh and ready to serve!

Come see how ridiculously easy to make this sangria is! Shhh… it’ll be our secret…


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! And let me know if you tried one of the other variations of this sangria. I would love to see some pictures too. Especially ones with floating cranberries and pomegranates ๐Ÿ™‚

Thanks for stopping by!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tagged With: cocktail, green tea, healthy, no added sugar, sangria, summer

Comments

  1. Nutmeg Nanny says

    August 13, 2014 at 12:25 pm

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

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  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. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  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.

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  21. [email protected] 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!

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  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.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      May 1, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Why only 3, Kim? ๐Ÿ˜‰

      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 ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  27. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    May 5, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Wonderful idea to use the green tea in this!

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    • 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 ๐Ÿ™‚

      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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