In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add together all ingredients (stirring them to combine) and bring to a boil, about 1-2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes or so. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
TO MAKE THE MOCKTAIL(S):
In a mason jar or cocktail shaker, add a bit of crushed ice along with the apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, and cooled apple syrup and shake for 1-2 minutes until combined.
Assemble the mocktail(s): For each mocktail,fill a good cocktail glass (11 oz. or so) halfway with crushed ice and pour half the amount of the mocktail mixture and top with your fave frizz (lemon soda or ginger beer) until glass(es) is ¾ filled. Top with apple slices, thyme sprigs, and cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Sip and Enjoy!
Notes
SERVING SIZE: To make additional mocktails, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.
APPLES: Best apples to use for this latte are: Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji, etc.
ALCOHOL: If you'd like to keep this recipe dairy-free, but want to spruce things up with alcohol, feel free to add 1 ounce of rum, vodka, etc.
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