I love sharing easy, refreshing drinks, and today, I’m pretty excited to show you how to make an Apple Cinnamon Spritzer Cocktail at home. This recipe mixes crisp apple flavor, a hint of warm cinnamon, and bubbly club soda into a drink that’s honestly perfect for the season.
It’s quick to put together and works well for small get-togethers, or even when I just want to relax after a long day. I like that it only needs a handful of ingredients, so anyone can give it a shot.
The cinnamon spice pairs up with the apple’s freshness, giving you a balanced, flavorful drink that doesn’t feel heavy or too strong.
Apple Cinnamon Spritzer Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker: I use this to mix and chill everything.
- Measuring jigger: Helps me get the amounts right.
- Tall glass (12-16 oz): Enough space for ice and the drink itself.
- Bar spoon: Good for stirring gently so you don’t lose the bubbles.
- Ice cube tray: I always keep it stocked for drinks like this.
- Citrus peeler: If I feel like adding a twist of lemon.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chilled apple juice cloudy or clear, but I’m all about the cloudy kind for more flavor
- 1/2 cup sparkling water plain or lightly flavored, either works
- 1.5 oz vodka skip it if you want a nonalcoholic version
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed is always better
- 1 thin apple slice for garnish
- 1 small cinnamon stick for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add apple juice, lemon juice, vodka (if you’re using it), and either ground cinnamon or a small piece of cinnamon stick.
- Shake it up for about 15-20 seconds, just until it’s mixed and chilled.
- Fill a tall glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Strain your mixture into the glass.
- Slowly pour in the sparkling water to top it off. I usually stir gently with a bar spoon—just enough to mix, not enough to kill the fizz.
- Garnish with the apple slice and cinnamon stick right on top.
- Serve immediately while it’s still nice and bubbly.
Notes
Tasting Notes
First sip? You get that crisp apple flavor right away. It’s fresh, almost like biting into an actual apple—sweet, but not in a candy way.
The cinnamon is subtle but definitely there. It brings a warm, cozy note that balances out the fruitiness, and I notice the spice lingers a bit after each sip.
This spritzer’s light and bubbly. The soda adds a gentle fizz, which keeps it refreshing. Those bubbles blend with the apple and cinnamon for a smooth finish—can’t complain.
I like how you get both sweetness and spice. It’s easy to drink, and the flavors are clear and simple—even a little nostalgic, honestly.
Over ice, the apple flavor really pops. The cinnamon stays noticeable, even as the ice melts, which keeps things balanced.
I’ll make this cocktail in the afternoon or later in the evening, especially when it’s chilly out. If you’re into fruity drinks with a bit of spice, this one’s a solid pick.
Substitute
Sometimes I just don’t have every original ingredient for the Apple Cinnamon Spritzer Cocktail. When that happens, I like to grab whatever’s handy and use simple swaps to keep the taste close and the process easy.
Equipment substitutes:
- Mason jar instead of a cocktail shaker
- Measuring spoons for jiggers
- Long spoon for muddler
Ingredient substitutes:
- Apple juice can stand in for apple cider
- Club soda instead of sparkling water
- Use ground cinnamon if I don’t have cinnamon sticks
- Pear juice for a twist instead of apple
Instructions for using substitutes:
- Mix apple juice with ground cinnamon if I’m out of sticks
- Swap club soda for sparkling water in equal amounts
- Use a pear slice for garnish if apples aren’t available
