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Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail with Cranberry, Ginger, and Cinnamon Recipe

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4.1 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink

Description

This Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail is a refreshing and festive non-alcoholic beverage perfect for fall gatherings. Featuring crisp apple cider enhanced with tangy cranberry juice, spicy ginger beer, and warm cinnamon notes, it requires no advance preparation. The cinnamon sugar rim adds a delightful sweet-spicy touch, while thinly sliced apples garnish the drink for a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

Cinnamon Sugar Rim

  • 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar or granulated sugar or a blend
  • Heaping ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Water or a lemon wedge to moisten the rim

Apple Cider Mocktail

  • 5 ounces sparkling apple cider
  • 1 ounce cranberry juice cocktail (not unsweetened pure cranberry juice)
  • 1 ounce ginger beer
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Ice
  • Thinly-sliced apples for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Rim: Stir together the brown or granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then spread the mixture out on a small plate. Moisten the rim of your serving glass by dipping it in water or rubbing it with a lemon wedge. Press the moistened rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat it evenly.
  2. Mix the Drink: In the prepared glass, combine the sparkling apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, ginger beer, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir gently to mix the ingredients well.
  3. Add Cinnamon Flavor: Use a microplane or fine grater to grate a small amount of cinnamon from the cinnamon stick directly into the drink, infusing it with warm spice.
  4. Adjust and Garnish: Taste your mocktail and adjust the flavors if desired by adding more cranberry juice or lemon juice. Add ice to chill the drink, then garnish with the remaining cinnamon stick and thinly sliced apples for a festive look.

Notes

  • Pitcher Instructions: To serve multiple guests, combine 1 25.4-ounce bottle of sparkling apple cider, 5 ounces cranberry juice cocktail, 5 ounces ginger beer, and 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice in a 48-ounce or larger pitcher shortly before serving. Stir well, pour over ice into glasses rimmed with cinnamon sugar, and garnish each with a cinnamon stick. This yields approximately 5 drinks.
  • The cinnamon sugar rim adds an aromatic sweet-spicy flavor and is optional but recommended for presentation.
  • Use cranberry juice cocktail rather than unsweetened pure cranberry juice to balance tartness with sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/sparkling-apple-cider-mocktail-with-cranberry-ginger-and-cinnamon-recipe/