Apple Cinnamon Cooler Mocktail
This refreshing mocktail combines crisp apple juice, gentle cinnamon syrup, a splash of lemon, and sparkling water for a cool, cozy, non-alcoholic drink. Great for any season, and especially fun for gatherings or a personal treat.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
- Tall glass
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Long spoon or stir stick
- Citrus juicer
- Knife and cutting board
- Small saucepan
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple juice chilled; apple cider works for deeper flavor
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon syrup or simple syrup plus a pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh is best
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda chilled
- 1 apple slice for garnish
- 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
- Add apple juice, cinnamon syrup (or simple syrup and cinnamon), and lemon juice.
- Shake it up for about 10 seconds until it’s nice and cold.
- Strain everything into a tall glass with fresh ice.
- Gently top it off with sparkling water or club soda.
- Give it a soft stir to blend.
- Pop in an apple slice and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Notes
If you don’t have cinnamon syrup, simmer equal parts sugar and water with a cinnamon stick for 5–10 minutes, then let it cool. Adjust sweetness to taste. Try freezing apple juice into ice cubes to keep your drink cold without watering it down.