Description
This Festive Sangria Mocktail is a vibrant, refreshing non-alcoholic drink perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining no-sugar-added pomegranate juice, crisp apple juice, fresh fruit slices, and fizzy ginger ale, it delivers a wonderful blend of tart and sweet flavors with a sparkling finish that both kids and adults will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Juices and Spirits
- 2 cups no-sugar-added pomegranate juice
- 3 ½ cups apple juice
- 4 cups cold ginger ale
Fresh Fruit
- 1 small orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, cut into pieces
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Combine Juices and Fruits: In a large pitcher, pour in the pomegranate juice and apple juice. Add the thinly sliced orange, lemon pieces, chopped Granny Smith apple, and pomegranate arils. Stir to mix the flavors evenly.
- Chill the Mixture: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill for 45 minutes to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add Ginger Ale and Serve: Once chilled, pour the cold ginger ale over the fruit juice mixture in the pitcher and gently stir to combine without losing the fizz. Serve the sangria mocktail in glasses filled with ice, if desired, and garnish with fresh fruit slices, rosemary stems, or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.
Notes
- This mocktail is a kid-friendly alternative to traditional sangria, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- You can substitute cranberry juice for pomegranate juice if preferred.
- For extra sparkle, ginger beer can replace ginger ale, or use sparkling water for a lighter fizz.
- Letting the mixture chill longer intensifies the infusion of fruit flavors.
- Garnishes like rosemary stems or cinnamon sticks add aromatic complexity and seasonal flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
