Best Easy Cinnamon Apple Cider Mocktail Recipe
A quick and easy cinnamon apple cider mocktail that tastes like fall in a glass. Made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ginger ale
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- 2–3 apple slices (for garnish)
- Ice cubes (as needed)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Fill your glass with ice cubes to about three-quarters full.
- Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider over the ice.
- Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon evenly over the cider.
- Stir for 10-15 seconds until the cinnamon is mostly dissolved.
- Slowly pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) of ginger ale down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation.
- Give it one gentle stir to combine.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slices.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use cold ingredients to minimize ice melt. The 2:1 ratio of cider to ginger ale can be adjusted to taste. For a pitcher, multiply ingredients by 4-6 and mix cider and cinnamon ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120150
- Sugar: 2530
- Sodium: 15
- Carbohydrates: 3035
Keywords: cinnamon apple cider mocktail, easy mocktail, fall drink, non-alcoholic, quick drink