Pompette Non-Alcoholic Wine Mocktail Recipe

When I’m craving something special but don’t want alcohol, I reach for a mocktail. This Pompette non-alcoholic wine mocktail brings the flavor and sparkle of wine, just with a refreshing twist.

It’s easy to make, feels festive, and honestly, it fits perfectly as a winter drink when you want something cozy but not too heavy.

I love how this recipe balances crisp bubbles with fresh ingredients. You can serve it at a holiday gathering, or just sip it on a quiet night at home.

It looks and tastes like a crafted cocktail, but everyone can enjoy it. That’s the best part.

You only need a few ingredients and basic tools. I’ll share what it tastes like, too, so you know what you’re getting into before you mix your own.

Pompette Non-Alcoholic Wine Mocktail Recipe

Making this mocktail feels festive, even though there’s no alcohol. I combine warming spices, fresh fruit, and non-alcoholic red wine for a drink that’s special but still easy to whip up at home.

Equipment

• Medium saucepan – I use it to gently heat the wine and spices, but I’m careful not to let it boil.
• Wooden spoon – perfect for stirring in honey, sugar, or maple syrup.
• Measuring cups and spoons – I measure juices and spices so the balance stays right.
• Fine mesh strainer – I strain out the cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise before serving.
• Heatproof pitcher – I pour the finished drink here so it can cool a bit.
• Serving glasses or mugs – I like using clear glasses so the pretty color shows off.
• Small knife and cutting board – for slicing oranges, cranberries, or blackberries.
• Ladle – serving warm drinks is just less messy with a ladle.

I keep things simple because honestly, I don’t want to spend more time cleaning than enjoying the drink.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle non-alcoholic red wine
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• ½ cup cranberry juice
• ½ cup orange juice
• 2–3 cinnamon sticks
• 4–5 whole cloves
• 1–2 star anise
• 1 small piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 2–3 slices fresh orange
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, if you want it sweeter)
• Handful of fresh cranberries
• A few blackberries
• Pinch of nutmeg

I’ll adjust the sweetness by swapping honey for maple syrup or adding a little more sugar if the juices are too tart.

Instructions

• Pour the non-alcoholic red wine into a saucepan.
• Add pomegranate, cranberry, and orange juices.
• Drop in cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, ginger, and orange slices.
• Stir in honey, maple syrup, or sugar until it dissolves.
• Heat on low for about 20 minutes, and make sure it never boils.
• Taste and adjust sweetness or spice if you need to.
• Strain out the spices and fruit pieces.
• Pour into a heatproof pitcher or serve straight into mugs.
• Garnish each glass with fresh cranberries, blackberries, or an orange slice.

I always keep the heat low so the flavors blend but never get bitter.

Notes

Sometimes I make this as a non-alcoholic mulled wine for holiday gatherings. Warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise give it that classic cozy feel.

Fresh fruit really makes a difference. I reach for sliced fresh oranges and whole cranberries because they add both flavor and color.

Blackberries are great if I want a deeper berry note.

Sweetness is pretty flexible here. Honey brings a smooth flavor, while maple syrup adds a richer note. Brown sugar works if I’m aiming for a more classic mulled wine taste.

If I want a lighter drink, I’ll add more orange juice and cut back on the wine. When I want more spice, I just leave the cinnamon stick and star anise in the pitcher while serving.

Tasting Notes

When I take my first sip, I get this gentle fruitiness that reminds me of ripe berries. The flavors come across as bright, but they’re definitely not too sweet—which honestly makes it pretty easy to enjoy.

The alcohol-free wine base gives the drink a smooth body. I like how it carries hints of Merlot with those soft cherry notes and a light finish.

It feels balanced without weighing you down. I also pick up a subtle depth that brings Cabernet Sauvignon to mind.

There’s a touch of dark fruit flavor, almost like blackcurrant, and that adds a richer layer to the mocktail. The texture feels crisp and refreshing.

It doesn’t have the warmth you’d get from traditional wine, but the clean finish makes it pleasant if you want to sip it slowly.

Honestly, I think the mix of flavors works best when it’s served chilled. The cooler temperature really highlights those fruity notes and keeps the drink tasting fresh.