Sparkling Apple-Pear Mock Sangria

This mock Sangria is a perfect option for gatherings or simple to enjoy the fall season with apple, pear and pomegranate flavors with a sparkling touch. It makes an occasion special for those choosing not to imbibe and can easily be 'spiked' for those who wish too. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Total Time 2 20

Servings Aproximately 15 1-cup servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

2 medium D’Anjou Pears , peeled, cored and sliced vertically into ½ inch slices
3 medium Granny Smith apples , cut into ½ slices vertically with seeds removed
2 Limes , peeled and sliced into ½ inch slices
Seeds from ½ a large Pomegranate
2-25 ounce Sparkling Pear Juice (I used Knudsen brand which is also organic)
32 ounces Spiced Apple Cider*
2 liter bottle Ginger Ale

Instructions

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT the ginger ale in a drink dispenser with a spigot, or a large sealable jar, and allow to infuse in the refrigerator for 2 days.
To serve: Fill a glass with 2/3’s of the mock sangria and top off with ginger ale.

Notes

*This is a perfect time of year to find fresh Spiced Apple Cider from farms. There is nothing quite like fresh cider however if unavailable there are several varieties in the supermarket of high quality.

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