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This festive Non-Alcoholic Christmas Sangria is packed with vibrant fruit, refreshing flavors, and holiday cheer! Itβs the perfect drink for gatherings, family dinners, or a cozy night inβeveryone can enjoy it, kids and adults alike! π
Recipe Overview π
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2β4 hours
- Servings: 8β10
- Difficulty: Super Easy
Ingredients π
Fruit Base:
- 1 large orange, thinly sliced π
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced π
- 1 green apple, diced π
- 1 red apple, diced π
- 1 cup fresh cranberries π
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups cranberry juice (100% juice, unsweetened preferred)
- 2 cups sparkling water (or club soda for a fizzy kick)
- 2 cups apple juice (or white grape juice for a sweeter twist)
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh rosemary sprigs πΏ
- Cinnamon sticks (for stirring) π
- Star anise pods for a festive touch β¨
Instructions π₯
Step 1: Prepare the Fruit
- Wash and thinly slice the oranges and lemons.
- Dice the apples (leave the skin on for color) and gather the cranberries and pomegranate seeds.
Step 2: Combine the Ingredients
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, apple juice, and fresh orange juice.
- Stir in all the sliced and diced fruitβoranges, lemons, apples, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds.
Step 3: Chill
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for 2β4 hours to let the flavors meld and the fruit infuse the juice.
Step 4: Add the Sparkle
- Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water or club soda for that bubbly, festive fizz. Give it a gentle stir.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
- Pour the sangria into glasses filled with a bit of ice.
- Garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary, a slice of orange, and a cinnamon stick for stirring.
Tips & Variations π
- Add More Fruit: Add sliced pears, red grapes, or kiwi for a fun twist.
- Make It Sweeter: If you prefer a sweeter drink, add 1β2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup when mixing the juice.
- Kid-Friendly Sparkle: Use sparkling apple cider instead of water for an extra sweet fizz.
- Frozen Fruit Hack: Use frozen cranberries and pomegranate seeds to keep the sangria cold without watering it down.
Why Youβll Love This Recipe β€οΈ
- Festive and beautiful on any holiday table. π
- A perfect, family-friendly alternative to traditional sangria.
- Refreshing, light, and loaded with fruit flavor.
Raise a glass of this Non-Alcoholic Christmas Sangria, toast to good company, and savor the cheerful, refreshing flavors of the season. Cheers to a joyous and delicious holiday! π₯β¨
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