This sparkling apple cider mocktail is full of seasonal flavors, super easy to make, and perfect to make during the holiday season. A deliciously spiced mocktail with heartwarming spices that blends the crisp flavor of fresh apple cider with a citrusy kick of orange juice and topped with bubbly sparkling water.
About This Recipe
A sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail is a delightful and rich beverage that is perfect for fall and winter sipping. It takes less than 2 minutes to put together with really simple ingredients. Cinnamon-ginger syrup, apple cider, orange juice sparkling water, or club soda is all you need to make this mocktail.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Perfect for the holiday season: A non-alcoholic apple cider mocktail packed with cozy spices and sweet and tangy cider flavor is perfect for fall and winter holiday gatherings.
- Easy to make: This mocktail is so easy to make. It requires minimal ingredients and will be ready in no time.
- Cozy and refreshing: The cozy flavor of apple cider paired well with refreshing orange juice and spice-infused syrup creates a versatile drink that you’ll fall in love with.
Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail Ingredients
- Apple cider: Apple cider is typically unfiltered and unsweetened apple juice that is often enjoyed during the fall and winter holidays.
- Orange juice: Orange juice adds a citrusy brightness to the mocktail.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger adds a warmth and spicy kick to the mocktail.
- Cinnamon sticks: The cinnamon gives a hint of flavor and warmth.
- Brown sugar: The brown sugar adds depth and a mild caramel flavor.
- Sparkling water: Sparkling water or soda adds a bubbly touch and fizzy texture to the drink.
How to Make Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail
- Peel the fresh ginger root using a vegetable peeler.
- Chop the peeled ginger roots into smaller pieces. Combine chopped ginger, cinnamon sticks, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
- Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let the syrup simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer the spiced syrup to a clean airtight jar or container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Pour a small amount of orange juice, into a shallow plate or saucer.
- Take another plate or saucer and pour some brown sugar onto it.
- Dip the glass into the orange juice, making sure to moisten the outer edge of the rim.
- Place the wet rim of the glass into the sugar, making sure the sugar sticks to the rim.
- Fill the serving glasses with ice.
- In a pitcher or a mixing glass, combine apple cider, orange juice, and spiced brown sugar syrup. Stir well to combine and dissolve the syrup.
- Pour the mixture from the pitcher over the ice. Fill 3/4 of the way with apple cider mixture and top it off with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish the mocktail with apple slices or a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Add sparkling water or club soda just before serving.
- Use fresh unsweetened apple cider.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking. You can add more spiced cinnamon syrup if you wish.
- Mocktails and drinks are all about the presentation. Use stylish glassware to enhance the presentation of your mocktails. Garnish with apple slices, orange slices, or cinnamon sticks.
FAQs
What Can I Use Instead of Sparkling Water?
Ginger ale will work as a substitute for plain sparkling water in this mocktail. However, you should be careful about adding sweeteners.
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Ingredients
- FOR BROWN SUGAR SYRUP:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- FOR APPLE CIDER MOCKTAIL:
- 2 cups apple cider, unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar syrup
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup plain sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
- Extra Brown sugar and orange juice for sugar rim
Instructions
Step 1
Peel the fresh ginger root using a vegetable peeler.
Step 2
Chop the peeled ginger roots into smaller pieces. Combine chopped ginger, cinnamon sticks, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
Step 3
Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 4
Lower the heat and let the syrup simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool.
Step 5
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer the spiced syrup to a clean airtight jar or container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Step 6
Pour a small amount of orange juice, into a shallow plate or saucer. Take another plate or saucer and pour some brown sugar onto it.
Step 7
Dip the glass into the orange juice, making sure to moisten the outer edge of the rim. Place the wet rim of the glass into the sugar, making sure the sugar sticks to the rim.
Step 8
Fill the serving glasses with ice. In a pitcher or a mixing glass, combine apple cider, orange juice, and spiced brown sugar syrup. Stir well to combine and dissolve the syrup.
Step 9
Pour the mixture from the pitcher over the ice. Fill 3/4 of the way with apple cider mixture and top it off with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine. Garnish the mocktail with apple slices or a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy!
