Apple Cider Sangria Mocktail
This apple cider sangria mocktail is a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink loaded with the flavors of fresh fruit and seasonal spices. Perfect for family gatherings, fall parties, or any time you want a fun, fizzy, and festive drink for everyone!
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Long spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Glasses
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 1 cup white grape juice or pear juice
- 1 cup cranberry juice or pomegranate juice
- 1 medium honeycrisp apple sliced
- 1 medium pear sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh cranberries
- 0.33 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cinnamon sticks 1-2 sticks
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or simple syrup to taste
- 1 cup ginger beer or ginger ale
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fresh fruit before slicing.
- Add the fruit, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds to the pitcher.
- Pour in apple cider, white grape juice (or pear juice), and cranberry juice (or pomegranate juice).
- Stir in the maple syrup or simple syrup and the fresh lime juice.
- Add the cinnamon sticks.
- Before serving, pour in the ginger beer (or ginger ale) and sparkling water. Stir gently.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and ladle in the mocktail, making sure each glass gets some fruit.
- Garnish with extra fruit slices or a cinnamon stick if you like.
Notes
If your apple cider is very sweet, use less syrup. For a tarter taste, pick unsweetened cranberry or pomegranate juice. Try frozen fruit instead of ice cubes to chill without watering down. For a lighter drink, use all sparkling water. For kids, use ginger ale for a sweeter, milder taste.