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Eyeball Apple Cider Mocktail Recipe

Eyeball Apple Cider Mocktail Recipe
This Eyeball Apple Cider Mocktail is a spooky, non-alcoholic drink perfect for Halloween parties or festive fall fun. With cozy apple cider flavors, fizzy soda, and playful “eyeball” garnishes made from cranberries or blueberries, this mocktail is as fun to serve as it is to sip.
John
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 4 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or mixing jug
  • Stirring spoon or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ice cube tray
  • Paring knife
  • Glasses or mason jars
  • Small plate (for cinnamon sugar rim)
  • Strainer (optional)
  • Paper towels

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 cup ginger ale or ginger beer
  • 1 cup seltzer water or sparkling water
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 –2 tablespoons honey optional, to taste
  • 12 –16 fresh cranberries or blueberries for eyeballs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for rim
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds optional
  • 4 fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • 4 cinnamon sticks for garnish
  • Ice cubes as needed

Instructions

  • Mix sugar and cinnamon on a small plate to create the cinnamon sugar rim.
  • Dip the rim of each glass in lemon juice, then into the cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
  • In a large pitcher, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey. Stir well to dissolve the honey.
  • Add ginger ale and seltzer water. Stir gently.
  • Drop in cranberries or blueberries for the “eyeball” effect. Freeze them beforehand for extra chill.
  • Add sliced apples, lemon wedges, and optional pomegranate seeds.
  • Fill glasses with ice cubes.
  • Pour mocktail mixture into each glass.
  • Garnish with mint sprigs, a cinnamon stick, and a few floating “eyeballs.”
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky sip!