Winter Mock “Sangria” 

Makes 8 to 10 servings | Prep time 10 minutes, plus at least three hours to chill

Ingredients

• 4 cups pomegranate juice blend, such as pomegranate-cranberry or pomegranate-cherry (look for 100 percent juice)
• 2 cups elderberry juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 1 ripe pear, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 Granny Smith apple, seeded and diced
• 1 cup red grapes, cut in half
• 4 cups sparkling water

Directions

1. In a large pitcher, mix the pomegranate and elderberry juices; add the cinnamon sticks and fruits.
2. Cover and steep for at least a few hours and preferably overnight.
3. Serve in wine glasses, distributing the fruit among them and adding sparkling water for a little fizz.

Photography: Terry Brennan; Food Styling: Betsy Nelson