5-Minute Apple Cider Mocktail Recipe

A glass of apple cider mocktail garnished with apple slices, lime wheel, and a cinnamon stick.

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5-Minute Apple Cider Mocktail Recipe

Fall in love with this easy apple cider mocktail that comes together in just minutes. It’s crisp, lightly spiced, and perfectly balanced with sweet apple, bright citrus, and a touch of ginger fizz. Cozy, simple to make, and a perfect drink for any fall occasion.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple cider mocktail

Servings: mocktail

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Jessica Haggard

Ingredients

8 ounces apple cider
4 ounces orange juice
1 ounces lime juice
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
4 whole cinnamon sticks divided
1 cup ginger beer
2 portions ice cubes
1 small apple sliced for garnish

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Instructions

Fill two tall glasses with ice.
In a shaker or small pitcher, stir together apple cider, orange juice, lime juice, and sweetener. Add 2 cinnamon sticks.
Top each one with ginger beer.
Divide the liquid between the glasses, then add apple and lime slices plus a cinnamon stick as garnish. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

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Notes

Mix everything except the ginger beer ahead of time and chill, then add ginger beer and ice before serving.
Warm thick honey for a few seconds so it blends smoothly.
Serve cold in chilled glasses, or use frozen cider or juice cubes to keep it from watering down.

Serve: Pair with sharp cheeses, dried fruit, and spiced nuts. It also goes well with turkey, ham, pot roast, fresh fall salads, and desserts like apple pie, pumpkin bread, or cinnamon coffee cake.

Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and remove the cinnamon stick after the first day. Skip freezing the full drink, but you can freeze the juice base in ice cube trays for easy single servings.

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