Apple Ginger Cinnamon Mocktail
Makes: 10–12 servings
This is the mocktail I served at my first Wellness Party. It’s festive, refreshing, and naturally sweetened, so everyone can enjoy a special drink without the alcohol or added sugar.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh apple cider, preferably no added sugar
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 pieces of fresh ginger (about 2–3 inches each), peeled and thinly sliced
- 3–4 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups plain sparkling water, very cold
- Ice
- Optional garnish: thin apple slices, additional cinnamon sticks, and rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Make ahead: Combine the apple cider, water, lemon juice, ginger, and cinnamon sticks in a large pitcher or beverage dispenser.
- Refrigerate for 2–4 hours so the cinnamon gently infuses the cider.
- Taste, then remove the cinnamon sticks once the flavor is where you want it.
- Just before serving, stir in the chilled sparkling water.
- Serve over ice and garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick.