This recipe is fantastic! I used a Riesling and followed the recipe exactly as written. The balance of flavors was spot-on and very delicious. I started with the suggested 2 tablespoons of ginger juice, but ended up adding the full 3 tablespoons so the ginger wouldn’t get lost among the cider and fruit. Other than that, the recipe was perfect and I’ve already made it again for Friendsgiving where it got rave reviews.

ingredients

• 600 g seasonal fruit (such as apples, oranges and pears; mix as you like)
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 250 ml spiced apple cider, chilled
• 1 bottle white wine (or your favourite non-alcoholic alternative)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons The Ginger People® Ginger Juice
• 250 ml sparkling water
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar

directions

1. In a small container, stir together the ginger juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add all ingredients except the sparkling water to a large jug or pitcher.
3. Stir, then refrigerate for at least two hours to let the flavors meld.
4. Add the sparkling water just before serving to preserve the fizz.
5. Adjust sweetness and ginger intensity by adding more ginger juice or sugar to taste.
6. Optional garnishes: rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks, dried citrus, whole cranberries, star anise.