Gingerbread Delight Mocktail
This festive, alcohol-free mocktail captures the classic flavors of gingerbread—ginger, cinnamon, and molasses—blended with apple cider and ginger beer for a cozy, sweet sip anyone can enjoy.
Equipment
- Pitcher or mixing jug
- Measuring spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon or stirrer
- Strainer
- Serving glasses
- Ice cube tray
- Peeler or Grater
Ingredients
- 2 cups ginger beer non-alcoholic
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Ice cubes as needed
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish, optional
- Lemon slices for garnish, optional
- Star anise for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Fill your mixing jug or pitcher about halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in the ginger beer and apple cider.
- Add the gingerbread syrup and lemon juice.
- Toss in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Give it all a good stir with a long spoon.
- Taste and adjust syrup or spice as desired.
- Strain into glasses over fresh ice if you want it extra smooth.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, lemon slice, or star anise if desired.
Notes
Mix everything except ginger beer and ice ahead of time for parties. For homemade syrup, simmer equal parts brown sugar and water with ground ginger, cinnamon, and a splash of molasses. Store up to a week. Kids and adults both love this cozy mocktail.