Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail (Cozy, Spiced and Seasonal)
Warm up with the Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail: a festive, family-friendly drink mixing apple cider, ginger beer, and orange-lime zest. Perfect for fall gatherings, pregnancy-friendly events, cozy evenings and festive girls nights in.
Fall is the season of soft sweaters, crunchy leaves and a comforting sip in your hands. This Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail layers sweet apple cider, spicy ginger beer and citrus brightness for a cozy drink that’s as beautiful as it is comforting. It tastes like cozy comfort in a c up!
Cloudy autumn afternoons, Thanksgiving, or simply chilly weekends call for this mug-warming mocktail. It’s alcohol-free, making it the perfect seasonal sip for pregnant women, teen helpers in the Thanksgiving kitchen, or anyone craving warmth in a glass without the alcohol content. This is also a delicious drink for winter and the Christmas season, too.
Why You’ll Want to Sip This All Season
- Warm spices + fresh fizz build cozy flavors
- Hearty, autumnal vibe with citrus and apple
- Super easy to prepare in under 5 minutes
- Kid-approved with whole ingredients
- Holiday-worthy for Thanksgiving, Fall baking, or holiday gatherings
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Ingredients Needed to Make an Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail
To make this delicious fall mocktail recipe, you’ll need a few simple ingredients (you can scroll to the recipe card for full measurements):
- fresh apple cider
- orange juice
- lime juice
- honey or maple syrup
- ginger beer
- cinnamon stick
- ice cubes
- Optional for garnish: apple slices and another cinnamon stick
How to Make an Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail
Mocktails come together so easily. This recipe only has four very simple steps:
First, fill a tall glass with ice to keep the mocktail nice and cold.
In a small pitcher or shaker, combine the apple cider, orange juice, lime juice and honey or maple syrup and a cinnamon stick. Stir well to combine flavors.
Pour the mocktail mixture into a glass and top with ginger beer. Stir gently to combine.
Top with fresh apple slices and another cinnamon stick, and serve immediately while the fizz is fresh.
You might also enjoy these mocktail recipes, too:
- Mint Summer Berry Mocktail (Alcohol-Free and Family-Friendly)
- Cranberry Lime Mocktail Recipe (Festive and Kid-Friendly)
Seasonal Tips & Flavor Boosters for this Autumn Mocktail
While this recipe is amazing the way it’s written, mocktails are also fun and easy to experiment with. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Pumpkin spice note: add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
- Sparkling apple cider: replace ginger beer with sparkling cider or seltzer water to enhance apple flavor
- Hot version: heat apple cider, skip ice, and top with warm ginger beer
- Batch ready: multiply ingredients in a pitcher (minus ginger beer); top each glass just before serving
- Make it Christmassy: Add a cranberries as a garnish
Perfect Moments to Serve this Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail
This fun seasonal mocktail is perfect for fall and winter, including:
- Fall dinner parties or apple orchard outings (make an easy apple crisp while you’re at it)
- Thanksgiving dessert or pie pairing (or sipping on while making your Thanksgiving turkey, too!)
- Family game nights by the fire
- Holiday cookie decorating or Christmas events
Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail
Warm up with the Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail: a festive, family-friendly drink mixing apple cider, ginger beer, and orange-lime zest. Perfect for fall gatherings, pregnancy-friendly events, cozy evenings and festive girls nights in.
Ingredients
- 4 oz apple cider
- 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup ginger beer
- Apple slices (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to keep the mocktail chilled.
- In a shaker or small pitcher, combine the apple cider, orange juice, lime juice, honey or maple syrup and cinnamon stick. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Pour the mixture into the glass and top with ginger beer for a refreshing and spicy fizz.
- Add apple slices and a cinnamon stick for garnish, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 140
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This Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail offers the warmth and richness of fall in every sip, with none of the alcohol. It’s easy to make, visually festive and fun for people of all ages, and a great candidate for cozy evenings and holiday memories.
Add it to your fall mocktail collection this year!
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