Apple Cider Mocktail
This delicious apple cider mocktail is spiced with fresh ginger and cinnamon. The sparkling water gives it a subtle fizz. This drink is naturally sweetened with fruit, so there's no added sugar.
Servings: 1
Calories: 156kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider (no added sugar)
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger root, grated
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cloves (optional)
- 1 cup ice
- ½ cup plain sparkling water
- ¼ apple, sliced thin
Instructions
- Use a microplane grater to carefully grate the fresh ginger root. If you don't have a microplane grater, use a knife to mince the ginger finely.
- Add apple cider, freshly grated ginger, cinnamon sticks, and cloves (if using) to a small pot.
- Bring the apple cider mixture to a gentle boil for 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let it steep while it cools to room temperature.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and carefully strain the mixture into a tall glass.
- Add ice and sparkling water, and gently stir to combine. Top with fresh sliced apple and enjoy!
Notes
- Use unsweetened apple cider so you control the sweetness.
- Don’t boil vigorously; just a gentle simmer preserves the aromas.
- Letting the spiced cider steep while cooling deepens flavor without extra heat.
- Always taste before adding sparkling water. If your cider is extra juicy, you might want to dilute less.
- Chill your cider ahead of time to minimize ice melt (avoids watering down).
- For a party batch, keep the cider mixture in a pitcher and stir in sparkling water and ice just before serving to keep it bubbly.
- Not sure what to do with that leftover apple? Use it to make some Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats for tomorrow's breakfast.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg
