Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Sparkler Recipe

• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 lemon wedge
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger)
• 5 ounces cranberry cocktail or apple juice
• 1 bottle chilled sparkling apple juice
• Fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish

1. In a glass jar mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Add juice and shake. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Pour brown sugar on a small plate. Rub lemon wedge along the rim of each champagne glass. Dip rim in brown sugar until coated. .
3. Shake jar of juice with spices until blended. Add one ounce to each glass
4. Fill glass with sparkling juice. Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and serve.
5. Note: Other spices that work well with this drink are cardemon, ground cloves or allspice. Mix a blend to personal taste

Sparkling cranberry apple juice is also good to use.

While the rubbing the rim with lemon juice is not necessary (water could be use), it is recommended because it adds a very nice note to the drink.