Sparkling Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail

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This sparkling apple cider ginger mocktail is a festive fall drink made with fresh apple cider, orange, lime, ginger, and sparkling water. A cozy, refreshing, completely alcohol-free drink for Thanksgiving, fall parties, or Christmas.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Amercian

Keyword: Sparkling Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail

Servings:

Calories: 284kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Ginger syrup

1 cup Water
1 cup Maple syrup
4 oz Ginger fresh, sliced

Mocktail

8 oz Apple cider
4 oz Orange juice
1 oz Lime juice
2 tbsp Ginger syrup or ginger ale
1/4 tbsp Cinnamon
2 cans Sparkling water
Apple slices for garnish
1 Cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

Ginger syrup

Peel the ginger and slice it thinly.
2. Add the ginger, water, and maple syrup or sugar to a small saucepan.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10–15 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and let it steep for another 10 minutes.
5. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and let the syrup cool.

Mocktail

Make ginger syrup and cool it.
2. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to keep the mocktail chilled.
3. Mix the base: In a shaker or small pitcher, combine the apple cider, orange juice, lime juice, ginger syrup, and cinnamon. Stir well to blend the flavors.
4. Pour the mixture into the glass and top with sparkling water or ginger beer for a refreshing and spicy fizz.
5. Add apple slices and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet and tangy balance of apple cider and ginger beer, with a bright touch from the lime.

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