Salted Caramel Apple Fizz Mocktail
This sweet, fizzy mocktail brings together crisp apple, smooth caramel, a hint of salt, and lively bubbles for the perfect cozy fall drink—no alcohol needed.
Equipment
- Tall glass
- Small plate
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Mixing spoon or stir stick
- Knife and cutting board
- Peeler or zester
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup apple cider or sparkling apple cider
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1-2 tablespoons caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or ginger ale chilled
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- cinnamon pinch
- sea salt pinch for rim or sprinkle
- cinnamon sugar for rimming glass
- apple slice or wedge for garnish
- cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Rim your glass with lemon juice, then dip it in cinnamon sugar.
- Drizzle caramel sauce into the bottom and over the rim if desired.
- Add ice until the glass is about halfway full.
- Pour in apple cider and apple juice.
- Add lemon juice and a pinch of cinnamon. Stir gently to mix in the caramel.
- Slowly pour in the sparkling water or ginger ale.
- Top with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top to finish.
Notes
Chill all ingredients for maximum fizz. For a sweeter drink, add more caramel or swap ginger ale for sparkling water. Use fresh-pressed apple juice if available. Prep everything but the sparkling water and ice ahead for easy assembly. A pinch of salt is enough to bring out the caramel flavor.