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    Home » Recipe Index » Drinks

    Sparkling Apple Mocktail

    November 11, 2019 Updated November 6, 2022 By Rebecca Drinks, Entertaining, Holiday Recipe, Recipe Index

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    holding an apple mocktail in a stemless champagne glass with citrus and rosemary
    four apple mocktails in stemless champagne glasses with citrus and rosemary and a text overlay

    This 5 minute apple mocktail has thin slices of citrus fruit and a sprig of rosemary to add some tangy and herby flavors to simple apple cider. It's the perfect way to add flavor and intrigue to plain apple cider.

    four apple mocktails in stemless champagne glasses with thin slices of citrus and rosemary in each glass

    [This recipe was originally posted in December 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, & FAQ]

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    Table of contents

    • How will this sparkling apple cider make your life easier?
      • Other mocktail recipes
    • What makes this non alcoholic apple drink so good?
    • How to make apple mocktail?
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • what can I make with leftover ingredients?

    How will this sparkling apple cider make your life easier?

    DIY bars are a great option for entertaining, whether you're making burritos, salads, oatmeal, or drinks, it's fun to have options for your guests to customize to their liking. Let your guests or yourself do the work by making their own customizable drink!

    Other mocktail recipes

    • Tart Cherry Spritzer
    • Pomegranate Lime Spritzer
    • Easy Mimosa Mocktail

    What makes this non alcoholic apple drink so good?

    • Sparkling apple cider
    • Orange
    • Lime
    • Grapefruit
    • Rosemary

    How to make apple mocktail?

    sliced citrus in a champagne glass

    Start making your apple mocktail by thinly slicing an orange, lime, and grapefruit. Place 1 slice of orange, lime, and grapefruit in a glass. You can just use a couple slices of one type of citrus too.

    pouring apple cider into champagne glass with sliced citrus in it

    Pour cider over fruit. Add small sprig of rosemary to each apple mocktail drink. Enjoy immediately.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Feel free to use just one type of citrus in this apple mocktail if that's easier! I recommend lime. Or swap out the fruit for berries!
    • Slice up fruit, sprigs of rosemary, and leave a few bottles of sparkling cider on a table with these instructions if you'd like to have this drink at a DIY mocktail table.
    • Other great add-ins: fresh berries, thinly sliced citrus, fresh mint, rosemary, basil for garnish.

    FAQ

    Is mocktail just juice?

    Mocktails aren't just juice. They can include juice, but often have a variety of ingredients in them, just like cocktails without the alcohol. This apple mocktail is one example.

    What is a cocktail and a mocktail?

    A cocktail has some kind of alcohol in it, a mocktail does not. This makes mocktails a great option to serve kids and people who don't drink alcohol.

    holding an apple drink with sliced citrus and rosemary in a stemless champagne glass

    what can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • Orange: Spinach Salad with Roasted Pears & Oranges, Fish Tacos with Orange Salsa, Mimosa Mocktail
    • Lime: Pistachio Pesto Sauce, Steak & Shrimp Fajitas, and Warm Kale Salad
    • Grapefruit: Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
    • Rosemary: Rustic Potato and Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin

    Did you make this apple mocktail? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    4 glasses of apple drink with citrus slices in it
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    5 from 10 votes

    Easy Sparkling Apple Mocktail

    This 5 minute apple mocktail has thin slices of citrus fruit and a sprig of rosemary to add some tangy and herby flavors to simple apple cider. It's the perfect way to add flavor and intrigue to plain apple cider.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 bottle
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • cutting board
    • knife

    Ingredients

    • 1 bottle sparkling apple cider like Martinellis
    • 1 orange sliced thinly
    • 1 lime sliced thinly
    • 1 grapefruit sliced thinly
    • large sprig rosemary sliced into 1 inch long segments

    Instructions

    • Place 1 slice of orange, lime, and grapefruit in a glass, pour cider over fruit. Add small sprig of rosemary to each drink
    • enjoy

    Video

    Easy Apple Cider Mocktail

    Notes

    • Feel free to use just one type of citrus if that's easier! I recommend lime. Or swap out the fruit for berries!
    • Slice up fruit, sprigs of rosemary, and leave a few bottles of sparkling cider on a table with these instructions if you'd like to have this drink at a DIY mocktail table.
    • Try these other ingredient ideas to add to your sparkling cider: fresh berries, thinly sliced citrus, fresh mint, rosemary, basil for garnish.

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Luci Cook says

      December 06, 2018 at 9:21 am

      This would be perfect for a holiday party. You can make a really big batch and bring.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        December 06, 2018 at 9:32 am

        totally! thanks

        Reply
    2. Elaine says

      December 06, 2018 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect recipe! I'm serving a mulled wine at a holiday party, but there are a bunch of kiddos going so now I know what I'll make for them! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        December 06, 2018 at 3:19 pm

        ohh that's great! let me know how it turns out

        Reply
    3. Lisa Huff says

      December 06, 2018 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      Loving the sprig of rosemary! So pretty for this time of year!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        December 06, 2018 at 3:19 pm

        thanks!

        Reply
    4. Iryna says

      December 06, 2018 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      I love good a mocktail and this one looks so festive. It would be so perfect for Christmas party especially for those who don't drink alcohol.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        December 06, 2018 at 3:18 pm

        exactly!

        Reply
    5. Chris says

      December 06, 2018 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      These would be absolutely perfect to serve at a Christmas party! So festive!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        December 06, 2018 at 3:18 pm

        totally! thanks

        Reply
    6. kim says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:33 am

      yummm!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        December 12, 2018 at 10:45 am

        thanks!

        Reply
    7. Boyd Kobe says

      December 24, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      Gorgeous looking cocktail! It sounds so delicious too. Can’t wait to try these, everyone will love them. Thanks

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        December 28, 2018 at 10:08 am

        ohh yay! thanks, let me know how they turned out

        Reply
    8. Anita says

      November 11, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love how pretty and how easy this is. And mocktail means everyone can have a taste. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 10:00 am

        totally agree!

        Reply
    9. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      November 11, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      So perfect for holiday entertaining! I love having non-alcoholic drinks available, and this sounds absolutely delightful!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 9:59 am

        exactly! thanks

        Reply
    10. Holly says

      November 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love when a mocktail looks so pretty and festive! No one is lacking anything when the alcohol is left out and your drink would fit perfectly on any holiday menu!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 9:59 am

        agreed! it's super versatile for sure

        Reply
    11. Ashley says

      November 11, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      This was just perfect for a baby shower this past weekend! So delightful.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 9:59 am

        ohh yes! totally thanks

        Reply
    12. Jacqueline Debono says

      November 11, 2019 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      I'm in love with this apple cider mocktail. It looks beautiful and the flavour is divine!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 9:59 am

        thanks so much! it's def a fave of mine

        Reply

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