Cider and Spice Mocktail Recipe
This Cider and Spice Mocktail is the ultimate cozy, non-alcoholic drink for fall. With apple cider, cranberry juice, warming spices, and a fizzy finish, it’s festive, refreshing, and perfect for parties or quiet evenings. Easy to customize and kid-friendly!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mason jar
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tall glasses or mason jars
- Stirring spoon
- Strainer (optional)
- Ice cube tray
- Knife and cutting board
- Small saucepan (optional for syrup)
Ingredients
- 1 cup chilled apple cider or spiced apple cider
- ½ cup ginger beer ginger ale, or sparkling apple cider
- ¼ cup cranberry juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 2 tsp ginger or cinnamon-ginger simple syrup or berry syrup
- 2 –3 apple slices
- Orange slices a few rounds
- Fresh mint or pomegranate arils for garnish
- Optional: 1 star anise whole cloves, cinnamon stick
- ¼ cup sparkling water or club soda optional, for lighter version
- Ice cubes or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice or a few frozen cranberries.
- In a shaker or jar, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and syrup.
- Shake or stir well.
- Add ginger beer (or ginger ale/sparkling cider) and optional sparkling water. Stir gently.
- Pour over the prepared glass of ice.
- Add apple and orange slices, mint, and pomegranate arils for garnish.
- Optional: Drop in a cinnamon stick, clove, or star anise for extra spice.
- Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.