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Apple Cider Mocktail

This Apple Cider Mocktail is the simplest, most tasty mocktail that's perfect for apple season and any day of the week!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Keyword: alcohol-free, apple, apple cider, apples, cocktail, drinks, easy, fall recipe, holidays, mocktail, orange
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

HOMEMADE APPLE SYRUP:

  • 1 Gala or Honeycrisp apple, sliced (Skin on)
  • cup organic brown sugar
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

MOCKTAIL:

  • 1 cup apple cider, homemade or store-bought (See Post for info!)
  • ¼ cup homemade apple syrup
  • ½ lemon, freshly-squeezed
  • 1 orange, freshly-squeezed
  • Lemon soda or ginger beer, for topping
  • Crushed ice

GARNISH:

  • Apple slices, thin or thick
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Cinnamon sticks

Instructions

TO MAKE THE HOMEMADE APPLE SYRUP:

  • 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.
  • EQUIPMENT: Here, I’ve curated a list of drinkware and mocktail essentials that I use to achieve my favorite drinking experiences, especially with this Apple Cider Mocktail. Everything from my fave glassware, cocktail shakers, ice cube trays, and more. SEE THEM HERE!