Try this savory alcohol-free beverage for a seasonal sipper. Photo by Amanda Rosenblatt. Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cups pomegranate juice (unsweetened) 1 cup red grape juice 1 cup cranberry juice (optional) 1 orange, sliced into rounds 2-3 fresh sage leaves 2 cinnamon sticks 3 whole cloves 1 star anise pod 4 thin slices fresh ginger 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar Rosemary sprigs or orange wheels, for garnish Instructions Combine juices, fruit, sage and spices in a large saucepan

This traditional mulled wine gets an upgrade with pomegranate juice, fresh sage and a splash of whiskey for extra warmth. The key is keeping the heat gentle so the alcohol doesn't cook off, leaving you with a perfectly spiced and aromatic winter sipper. Photo by Amanda Rosenblatt. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry red wine (Grenache or Cabernet work well) 1 cup pomegranate juice ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup St. Augustine whiskey 1 orange, sliced into rounds 3-4

Make this alcohol-free beverage the night before for an easy, ready-to-pour ruby colored sipper. Need a party batch? Triple your ingredients. Photo by Amanda Rosenblatt. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1⁄2 cup dried hibiscus petals (or 6 to 8 hibiscus tea bags) 4 cups cold water 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds 1⁄2 cup pomegranate arils 1 to 2 cinnamon sticks, for subtle spice Sweetener to taste (local honey or maple syrup work great here) Sparkling water, for topping, option

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