Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail
Lately I don’t know what came over me, but I love making different mocktails! This apple cider ginger mocktail is my new favorite non alcoholic fall drink for chilly days.
It deserved a nice spot among my top favorite mocktails alongside my Virgin Pina Colada, and Grapefruit Rosemary Mocktail.
Why This Drink Is Awesome
This apple cider mocktail non alcoholic is so easy to make in just 5 minutes!
The ginger beer gives it a fun fizz, making it a great ginger beer mocktail for fall parties.
It’s a yummy virgin cocktail that everyone can enjoy, kids, and adults!
Ingredients
- 4 oz apple cider
- 2 oz orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup ginger beer
- Apple slices (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
How to Make It
Get the glass ready: Put ice cubes in a tall glass to keep the drink cold.
Mix the flavors: In a shaker or small pitcher, add the apple cider, orange juice, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon stick. Stir it good to mix everything.
Add the fizz: Pour the mix into the glass with ice, then top it with ginger beer for a spicy, bubbly kick.
Make it pretty: Add some apple slices and the cinnamon stick to the glass for a fun look.
Drink up: Serve it right away and enjoy the sweet apple cider with a zing from the ginger beer and lime!
Tips & Variations
- Variations: If you want it less sweet, use less honey or skip it. You can also add more lime juice for extra tang! Make a big batch by doubling everything for a party.
- Want it vegan? Use maple syrup instead of honey. Also, check your ginger beer label to make sure it’s gluten-free if you’re super careful!
- How to Store: Drink it fresh for the best taste! The fizz from the ginger beer goes flat if you wait, so mix it right before serving.
What You Can Use It For
This apple cider ginger mocktail is perfect for fall parties! It’s great for Halloween parties or Thanksgiving get-togethers because it tastes like autumn with the apple cider and cinnamon.
I also make it for cozy movie nights with the kids—it’s a fun kid-friendly beverage! It’s awesome for school events or potlucks too, as a refreshing mocktail recipes everyone can sip.
Want a grown-up version? Add a splash of bourbon or rum to turn this apple cider virgin cocktail into a tasty boozy drink for the adults!
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Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 oz apple cider
- 2 oz orange juice freshly squeezed
- ½ oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup ginger beer
- Apple slices for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
Get the glass ready
- Put ice cubes in a tall glass to keep the drink cold.
Mix the flavors
- In a shaker or small pitcher, add the apple cider, orange juice, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon stick. Stir it good to mix everything.
Add the fizz
- Pour the mix into the glass with ice, then top it with ginger beer for a spicy, bubbly kick.
Make it pretty
- Add some apple slices and the cinnamon stick to the glass for a fun look.
Drink up
- Serve it right away and enjoy the sweet apple cider with a zing from the ginger beer and lime!
