White Sangria Mocktail
A sophisticated alcohol-free interpretation of Spanish white sangria. This mocktail blends non-alcoholic white wine with apple cider, lemon juice, and seasonal fruits, infused with cinnamon and star anise. Chilled and served over ice, it delivers complex flavors without alcohol, making it ideal for inclusive holiday entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle 750ml non-alcoholic white wine (preferably Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 cup apple cider or cloudy apple juice
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- 1 blood orange or regular orange, thinly sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks plus extra for garnish
- 2 star anise plus extra for garnish
- Maple syrup to taste optional
- Ice for serving
- Additional fruit slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the non-alcoholic white wine, apple cider, and fresh lemon juice into your pitcher or punch bowl and stir gently to combine.
- Add all the sliced apple, blood orange, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to the liquid mixture.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, though 3-4 hours will give you even better flavor as the fruits and spices infuse the liquid.
- When you're ready to serve, taste the sangria and add maple syrup if you'd like it sweeter, stirring well after each tablespoon.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice, add a few pieces of the infused fruit from the pitcher, pour the sangria over, and garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick if desired.
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