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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 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider mocktail
Servings: 2 servings
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 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, sweetener, and 2 cinnamon sticks.
  • Divide the mixture between the glasses, then top each one with ginger beer.
  • Add apple and lime slices plus a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

Notes

  • Mix everything except the ginger beer ahead of time and chill, then add ginger beer and ice before serving.
  • Choose a strong, not-too-sweet ginger beer like Fever-Tree or Bundaberg.
  • Warm thick honey for a few seconds so it blends smoothly.
    Add rosemary and cranberries for winter or mint and cucumber for a fresh twist.
  • Garnish with apple slices, orange twists, or sugared cranberries for a party look.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 6g | Net Carbohydrates: 46g
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