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Cranberry Apple Mocktail Recipe

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A refreshing and festive Cranberry Apple Mocktail combining crisp apple cider, sparkling prosecco or water, and vibrant cranberries with aromatic star anise and pomegranate arils for a perfect non-alcoholic beverage.

Ingredients

Mocktail Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup prosecco or sparkling water
  • 1 apple, sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 pods star anise
  • Pomegranate arils, for garnish
  • Ice, as needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Glass: Fill the serving glass with ice to chill the drink and keep it refreshingly cold.
  2. Add Apple Cider and Cranberries: Pour 2 cups of apple cider into the glass and add ¼ cup of fresh or frozen cranberries to infuse flavors and add a festive touch.
  3. Add Star Anise: Drop in 2 pods of star anise into the drink to impart a subtle licorice aroma and enhance the mocktail’s complexity.
  4. Pour Sparkling Component: Slowly add 1 cup of prosecco for a light bubbly effect, or sparkling water if a non-alcoholic version is preferred.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Add sliced apple and a handful of pomegranate arils for a colorful and decorative garnish. Stir gently before serving.

Notes

  • For a fully non-alcoholic mocktail, substitute prosecco with sparkling water.
  • Use frozen cranberries if fresh are unavailable; they also help keep the drink chilled.
  • Star anise pods are for aroma and can be removed before serving if preferred.
  • Pomegranate arils add a burst of color and mild tartness.
  • Adjust sweetness by choosing sweeter or tarter apple cider according to preference.