Cranberry Apple Mocktail Recipe
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.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Prepare the Glass: Fill the serving glass with ice to chill the drink and keep it refreshingly cold.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour Sparkling Component: Slowly add 1 cup of prosecco for a light bubbly effect, or sparkling water if a non-alcoholic version is preferred.
- 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.
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