Description
Celebrate the crisp flavors of autumn with this refreshing Apple Cider Mocktail. This easy, non-alcoholic drink blends high-quality chilled apple cider with bubbly ginger ale and a touch of warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Perfect for cozy bonfires, Thanksgiving brunches, or festive dinner parties, this sophisticated beverage is quick to prepare and sure to delight guests of all ages. Garnish with fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks for a beautiful, rustic presentation.
Ingredients
3 cups high-quality apple cider (chilled)
2 cups ginger ale or sparkling apple juice (chilled)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Thinly sliced apples for garnish
Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Ice cubes
Instructions
In a large pitcher, combine the ground cinnamon and ground cloves.
Pour in the chilled apple cider and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for 30 seconds to incorporate the spices.
Just before serving, stir in the chilled ginger ale or sparkling apple juice gently to maintain carbonation.
Fill four glasses with fresh ice cubes.
Pou the mixture evenly into each glass.
Garnish each drink with a slice of fresh apple and a cinnamon stick, then serve immediately.
Notes
Mix the apple cider and spices ahead of time and store in the refrigerator to save time. Add the ginger ale only when ready to serve. For a festive rim, dip the glass edge in honey followed by a cinnamon-sugar mixture. For a less sweet version, use plain sparkling water or club soda instead of ginger ale.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg