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Santa's Spritz Mocktail

A festive, colorful, and refreshing alcohol-free drink perfect for the holiday season, featuring cranberry juice and sparkling non-alcoholic wine.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Party Drink
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mocktail
  • 1 oz cranberry juice (or pomegranate juice) Use freshly squeezed for best taste.
  • 2 oz non-alcoholic aperitif (like Lyre's Italian Spirit)
  • 4 oz non-alcoholic sparkling wine (or sparkling grape or apple juice) Experiment with different non-alcoholic sparkling beverages.
  • to taste Star anise, sugared rosemary, or cranberries for garnish Prepare fresh for best flavor and presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by adding some ice to a spritz glass.
  2. Pour in the cranberry juice, Italian Spritz, and non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
  3. Stir gently to mix the flavors.
  4. Garnish your drink with fresh cranberries, star anise, and/or sugared rosemary.
  5. If serving a crowd, combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir gently. Serve over ice with a garnish station.

Notes

Store the base mixture in the refrigerator without the sparkling wine if leftovers occur. Add sparkling wine just before serving to maintain fizz. Adjust garnishes based on preference. Consider preparing a large batch for parties.