Description
This Festive Sangria Mocktail is a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining pomegranate and apple juices with fresh fruit slices and a fizzy ginger ale finish, it offers a vibrant, flavorful drink that both kids and adults will enjoy. Easy to prepare and naturally festive, this mocktail is an ideal choice for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 2 cups no-sugar-added pomegranate juice (or cranberry)
- 3 ½ cups apple juice
Fruit
- 1 small orange cut into thin pieces
- 1 lemon cut into pieces
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils (or a handful of fresh cranberries)
Carbonated Beverage
- 4 cups cold ginger ale (or ginger beer, Sprite, sparkling water)
Instructions
- Combine Juices and Fruit: Add the pomegranate juice and apple juice into a large pitcher. Next, add the cut-up orange slices, lemon slices, apple pieces, and pomegranate arils. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Chill the Mixture: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let the sangria mocktail chill for 45 minutes to 4 hours. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will meld together for a richer taste.
- Add the Fizzy Element: Once chilled, carefully top off the sangria pitcher with the cold ginger ale, ginger beer, Sprite, or sparkling water. Gently stir to combine without losing the carbonation.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the mocktail into glasses filled with ice if desired. Optionally, garnish with fresh fruit slices, rosemary stems, or a cinnamon stick to enhance the festive presentation and aroma.
Notes
- This mocktail is a simple and festive drink ideal for holiday celebrations, pleasing both children and adults.
- You can substitute the pomegranate juice with cranberry juice and ginger ale with ginger beer, Sprite, or sparkling water according to preference.
- Letting the mixture chill longer helps the fruit infuse the juices, yielding a more flavorful drink.
- Garnishing with rosemary or cinnamon adds a lovely aromatic touch perfect for the season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
