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November 11, 2019 Updated September 14, 2020 By Rebecca Drinks

Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail

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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

Level up sparkling apple cider with some fresh citrus slices for a fun and easy New Years apple drink that the whole family can enjoy. This 5 minute mocktail has thin slices of citrus fruit, a sprig of rosemary, and sparkling apple cider to make a festive non-alcoholic drink.

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

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

How will this apple mocktail 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 do the work by making their own customizable drink!

What makes this apple mocktail so good?

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

How do I make this easy apple mocktail?

sliced citrus in a champagne glass

Place 1 slice of orange, lime, and grapefruit in a glass.

Expert Tip: Feel free to use just one type of citrus if that’s easier! I recommend lime. Or swap out the fruit for berries!

Expert Tip #2: 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.

pouring apple cider into champagne glass with sliced citrus in it

Pour cider over fruit. Add small sprig of rosemary to each drink. Drink immediately.

Expert tips

  • 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.

FAQ

What is a mocktail party?

A mocktail party is a great family friendly way to celebrate the holidays. Look up recipes for a few festive mocktails, buy the ingredients for them, and for the party-set up a table with all the ingredients on it and leave instructions to make each drink on it. You can include the following ingredients for an easy apple cider mocktail table.

  • sparkling cider/champagne/water
  • fresh berries
  • thinly sliced citrus. Use a mandolin if you’ve got lots to cut
  • fresh mint, rosemary, basil for garnish

What is the difference between a cocktail and 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 mocktail with sliced citrus and rosemary in a stemless champagne glass

Other mocktail recipes

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

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

holding an apple mocktail in a stemless champagne glass with citrus and rosemary
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5 from 10 votes

Easy Sparkling Apple Mocktail

Fancy up sparkling apple cider with some fresh citrus slices for a fun and easy New Years apple mocktail that everyone will enjoy.
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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  1. Luci Cook says

    December 6, 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 6, 2018 at 9:32 am

      totally! thanks

      Reply
  2. Elaine says

    December 6, 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 6, 2018 at 3:19 pm

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

      Reply
  3. Lisa Huff says

    December 6, 2018 at 9:26 am

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

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 6, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
  4. Iryna says

    December 6, 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 6, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      exactly!

      Reply
  5. Chris says

    December 6, 2018 at 10:08 am

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

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      December 6, 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. Canโ€™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. ๐Ÿ™‚

    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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