Description
A refreshing and festive sangria mocktail perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a blend of pomegranate and apple juices with fresh fruits and a fizzy ginger ale finish. Suitable for all ages and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 2 cups no-sugar-added pomegranate juice (or cranberry juice)
- 3 ½ cups apple juice
Fruits
- 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)
Carbonation
- 4 cups cold ginger ale (or ginger beer, Sprite, or sparkling water)
Instructions
- Combine Juices and Fruit: In a large pitcher, pour in the pomegranate juice and apple juice. Add the prepared orange slices, lemon slices, apple pieces, and pomegranate arils to the pitcher.
- Refrigerate to Infuse: Stir the mixture gently to combine. Refrigerate the sangria mocktail for 45 minutes to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and intensify.
- Add Carbonation and Serve: Once chilled, top off the pitcher with cold ginger ale. Gently stir to combine without losing the fizz. Serve in glasses filled with ice if desired, and garnish with fresh fruit slices, rosemary sprigs, or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.
Notes
- This mocktail is perfect for holiday celebrations, offering a festive and flavorful option for both kids and adults.
- You can substitute the pomegranate juice with cranberry juice for a similar tartness.
- Adjust the amount of ginger ale to control the fizziness according to preference.
- For an extra festive look, add cinnamon sticks or rosemary sprigs as garnish.
- To keep it truly no-alcohol, ensure all ingredients like ginger beer are alcohol-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
