With the cozy sweetness of apple cider and the zesty kick of ginger, it’s a festive non-alcoholic option that’s sure to impress. Cheers to flavorful festivities!

A glass of orange mocktail with ice, garnished with apple slices, a hint of ginger, lime, and a cinnamon stick, rests on a marble surface.

Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail

This Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail is the perfect blend of warmth and refreshment, making it an ideal drink for the holiday season. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, this mocktail is a delicious way to toast to the season.

Ingredients

Apple cider
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Freshly squeezed lime juice
Honey or maple syrup
Cinnamon stick
Ginger beer
Apple slices (for garnish)
Ice cubes

Two glasses of a light orange mocktail with ice are elegantly garnished with lime slices, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks, resting on a marble board. The subtle hint of ginger adds a delightful twist to this refreshing drink.

How to make Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail

Prepare the glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to keep the mocktail chilled.
Mix the base: 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.
Add ginger beer: Pour the mixture into the glass and top with ginger beer for a refreshing and spicy fizz.
Garnish: Add apple slices and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet and tangy balance of apple cider and ginger beer, with a bright touch from the lime.

Various ingredients on a table: lime halves, cinnamon sticks, small bowls of brown liquid, orange juice, apple slices, and a large jar of ice—a perfect setup for crafting a refreshing mocktail with hints of ginger and apple cider. — Prepare the ingredients

A metal tumbler with dark liquid in the center, surrounded by lime halves, a small bowl of orange juice, a small bowl of brown liquid, and a cinnamon stick on a white wooden surface, hints at an aromatic apple cider mocktail infused with zesty ginger. — Prepare the ingredients

Tips

Adjust the sweetness based on your preference.
For extra flavor, muddle a few ginger in the glass before adding the drink.

Two glasses of refreshing iced orange mocktails are garnished with apple slices, lime wedges, and cinnamon sticks on a marble surface. A lime half, white cloth, and shaker sit in the background, completing this perfect non-alcoholic blend.

What to serve with Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail

Its warm apple notes and gingery zing complement savory appetizers like spiced nuts, roasted butternut squash bites, or flaky puff pastry treats. For a sweet pairing, try gingerbread cookies, cinnamon rolls, or Double-Crust Honey Crisp Apple Pie that echo the drink’s festive flavors.

If you’re serving it with a full meal, consider hearty options like roasted turkey, Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham, or an Ultimate Winter Salad.

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