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Light & Cozy Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider Sangria

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A refreshing, non-alcoholic sangria made with apple cider, fresh fruit, and warm spices. Perfect for fall gatherings, this quick and easy drink is a crowd-pleaser that everyone can enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups apple cider (unfiltered is best)
  • 2 cups sparkling water (plain or lemon-flavored, chilled)
  • 1 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed or store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji, thinly sliced)
  • 1 large orange (thinly sliced into rounds, then quartered)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (optional)
  • 1 pear (Bosc or Bartlett, thinly sliced)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 3 whole cloves (optional)
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Wash all fruit thoroughly. Slice the apple and pear into thin rounds (about 1/8-inch thick). Cut the orange into thin rounds, then quarter each round. If using cranberries, rinse them and pick out any soft ones. Set aside.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine 4 cups apple cider, 1 cup orange juice, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the maple syrup is dissolved.
  3. Add the apple slices, pear slices, orange quarters, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Just before serving, remove the pitcher from the fridge and gently stir in 2 cups chilled sparkling water. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Fill glasses with ice (optional). Pour sangria over ice, ensuring each glass gets some fruit and a cinnamon stick or star anise. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.

Notes

For best flavor, let the sangria base rest overnight. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep the fizz. Use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes to keep the drink cold without diluting it. For a warm version, skip the sparkling water and gently heat the base with fruit and spices on the stovetop.

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Keywords: non-alcoholic sangria, apple cider sangria, fall drink, mocktail, Thanksgiving drink, party punch, kid-friendly drink

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