Non-Alcoholic Christmas Sangria

Ingredients:

4 cups cranberry juice

2 cups pomegranate juice

2 cups apple cider (unfiltered if possible)

1 cup sparkling water (for a little fizz)

1 orange, thinly sliced

1 lemon, thinly sliced

1 lime, thinly sliced

1 apple, thinly sliced

1 pear, thinly sliced

1/2 cup fresh cranberries

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

2 cinnamon sticks

Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and apple cider.

Add the sliced orange, lemon, lime, apple, and pear to the juice mixture. Then, toss in the cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon sticks.

Let the sangria sit in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the flavors to meld.

Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water for a touch of fizz.

Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired, and serve chilled.

Makes: Approximately 8 servings

This festive, non-alcoholic Christmas Sangria is perfect for sharing with family and friends, and tastes even better as the flavors infuse!

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