friendsgiving mocktails · alcohol-free
A tea-forward, alcohol-free sangria pitcher with tart cranberry, jewel-toned pomegranate, citrus, apples, and gentle cinnamon warmth. Serve it chilled for a relaxed Friendsgiving drink that can be prepared ahead.
Prep time
15 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
Total time
15 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Makes 6 servings. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
Brew the rooibos tea, then cool it completely before assembling the mocktail.
In a 2-quart pitcher, stir together the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, cooled tea, orange juice, and maple syrup until the syrup dissolves.
Add the apple slices, orange slices, and cinnamon stick, gently pressing a few apple slices against the side of the pitcher to release their juice.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours, so the fruit and cinnamon infuse the drink.
Taste, add a little more maple syrup if needed, then pour over ice and divide the fruit among the glasses.
For a crowd: For the best make-ahead pitcher, combine the liquid base and cinnamon up to 24 hours ahead; add the sliced apple and orange no more than 8 hours before serving so they stay fresh-looking.
Easy swaps: Yes. Mix the juices, tea, maple syrup, and cinnamon up to 24 hours ahead, then add the sliced fruit within 8 hours of serving. Use cooled hibiscus tea for a brighter tart note or decaffeinated black tea for a more traditional sangria-like depth.
Yes. Mix the juices, tea, maple syrup, and cinnamon up to 24 hours ahead, then add the sliced fruit within 8 hours of serving.
Use cooled hibiscus tea for a brighter tart note or decaffeinated black tea for a more traditional sangria-like depth.
Use unsweetened juices and start with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup; taste after chilling before adding more.
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