Description
Festive winter magic sparkles in this non-alcoholic Christmas sangria, blending seasonal fruits with sparkling apple cider for a merry celebration. Refreshing flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor holiday cheer without alcohol.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (750 ml) sparkling apple cider
- 1 cup (250 ml) cranberry juice
- 1 cup (250 ml) orange juice
- 1 cup (250 ml) club soda or sparkling water
Fruits and Toppings:
- 1 orange, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 apple, sliced or diced
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh cranberries
- ½ cup (125 ml) pomegranate juice
- ½ cup (125 g) pomegranate seeds
Spices:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 star anise pods
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant holiday beverage by pouring sparkling apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and pomegranate juice into a generously sized pitcher, ensuring a thorough and enthusiastic mixing.
- Artfully layer sliced oranges, crisp apple wedges, plump fresh cranberries, glistening pomegranate seeds, a fragrant cinnamon stick, and elegant star anise into the fruity liquid mixture.
- Seal the pitcher with a secure lid and nestle into the refrigerator, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their flavors for a minimum of one hour, though optimal infusion occurs after 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Moments before presenting the festive drink, introduce club soda or sparkling water to create an effervescent and lively texture that dances across the palate.
- Elegantly pour the chilled sangria into glasses filled with ice, carefully distributing the macerated fruits among each serving to provide a stunning visual and delectable garnish that captures the essence of holiday celebration.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the juice ratios or adding a touch of honey or maple syrup for deeper flavor complexity.
- Swap out fruits seasonally to keep the sangria exciting – berries in summer, citrus in winter, or tropical fruits for a twist.
- Enhance the drink’s health profile by using organic juices and selecting fresh, locally sourced fruits for maximum nutritional benefits.
- Create a kid-friendly version by ensuring all ingredients are non-alcoholic and using vibrant, colorful fruits that make the beverage visually appealing to children.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-6 hours
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg