Fig and Cinnamon Punch Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 8 ounces fresh figs, stemmed and chopped
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cups orange juice, chilled
• 2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
• Ice
• Orange slices, fresh fig halves, and cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the water, sugar, chopped figs, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, mashing the figs lightly with a spoon, until the syrup is fragrant and slightly rosy.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool for about 20 minutes. Strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a jar or measuring cup, then discard the solids and cinnamon stick.
3. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together the orange juice, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and fig cinnamon syrup. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
4. Just before serving, add the sparkling water and stir gently. Serve over ice and garnish with orange slices, fresh fig halves, and cinnamon sticks.