Ginger Cardamom Sangria Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup peeled thinly sliced fresh ginger
• 12 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 2 cups pomegranate juice, chilled
• 1 1/2 cups Concord grape juice, chilled
• 1 cup fresh orange juice, chilled
• 1/2 cup strong brewed black tea, chilled
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 2 cups chilled sparkling water
• Candied ginger, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the water, sugar, ginger, and cardamom pods in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat. Cover and let the syrup steep until cool, then strain and discard the solids.
2. In a large pitcher, stir together the pomegranate juice, grape juice, orange juice, black tea, lemon juice, and ginger-cardamom syrup. Add the orange and apple slices, then chill for at least one hour.
3. When you are ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and pour in the sangria mixture. Top each glass with sparkling water and garnish with candied ginger, if desired.