Apple Cinnamon Fizz Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing non-alcoholic drink combines apple cider, cinnamon, and sparkling water for a fizzy treat perfect for any season. The warm spices blend with crisp apple flavors to create a drink both adults and children will enjoy.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Mixing spoon
- Ice cube tray
- Tall glasses
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Small saucepan (for simple syrup)
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup cinnamon simple syrup
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 1 fresh apple thinly sliced
- Ice cubes
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
- For Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Make the cinnamon simple syrup by heating water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan.
- Stir until sugar dissolves. Let it cool for 30 minutes, then remove the cinnamon sticks.
- Pour apple cider into a large pitcher.
- Add the cooled cinnamon simple syrup and stir well.
- Fill tall glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the apple cider mixture into glasses, filling them 2/3 full.
- Top each glass with sparkling water.
- Garnish with apple slices and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Notes
The cinnamon simple syrup can be made up to one week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
For best results, use fresh, high-quality apple cider rather than apple juice.
This recipe serves 4-6 people and can be doubled for larger groups.
Keep sparkling water chilled until ready to use to maintain maximum fizz.