Easy Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail Recipe
This Easy Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail is a refreshing and festive non-alcoholic drink, perfect for any occasion. Combining crisp apple cider and bubbly cranberry seltzer water, it features a delightful cinnamon sugar rim and is garnished with apple slices and a cinnamon stick for a cozy touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Mocktail
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup cranberry seltzer water
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Rim
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Garnish
- Apple slices
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Rim: Combine 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon on a small plate, mixing well. Wet the rim of your glass by dipping it in water, then roll the rim gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated to your liking.
- Add Ice and Liquids: Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes. Pour in 1/2 cup of apple cider followed by 1/2 cup of cranberry seltzer water to maintain the sparkling effect.
- Mix Gently: Stir the mocktail gently using a cinnamon stick to blend flavors without disturbing the carbonation. Avoid shaking vigorously if using a cocktail shaker to preserve the bubbles.
- Garnish and Serve: Add fresh apple slices and leave the cinnamon stick in the glass as garnish. Serve immediately for the best sparkling experience.
Notes
- The cinnamon sugar rim adds a festive flavor but most of the sugar will not stick to the glass rim, so add more if desired.
- Use a gentle stirring method to preserve the carbonation from the seltzer water.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for multiple servings.
- For a non-carbonated version, substitute cranberry seltzer water with cranberry juice.
