Sparkling Apple Mocktail

This 5 minute 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.

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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! Or make it for yourself to have a special drink.

What makes this apple mocktail so good?

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

How do I make this easy apple mocktail?

Thinly slice 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.

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

Other mocktail recipes

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

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

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