This 5 minute apple cider 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.
[This apple cider mocktail recipe was originally posted in December 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, & FAQ]
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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 apple cider mocktail drink!
Ingredients
Scroll down to the apple cider mocktail recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick description of what's in this recipe.
- Sparkling apple cider
- Orange
- Lime
- Grapefruit
- Rosemary
Instructions
Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.
1.Start making your apple cider 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.
2. Pour cider over fruit. Add small sprig of rosemary to each apple cider mocktail drink. Enjoy immediately.
Storage Tips
Keep the plastic lid that comes with sparkling apple cider. It'll help keep your bubbles in the cider for later. Just make the drinks when you're ready to serve them.
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
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.
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
what can I make with leftover ingredients?
When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer 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 cider mocktail? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail
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
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.
Holly says
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!
Rebecca says
agreed! it's super versatile for sure
Patty at Spoonabilities says
So perfect for holiday entertaining! I love having non-alcoholic drinks available, and this sounds absolutely delightful!
Rebecca says
exactly! thanks
Anita says
I love how pretty and how easy this is. And mocktail means everyone can have a taste. 🙂
Rebecca says
totally agree!
Boyd Kobe says
Gorgeous looking cocktail! It sounds so delicious too. Can’t wait to try these, everyone will love them. Thanks
Rebecca says
ohh yay! thanks, let me know how they turned out
kim says
yummm!
Rebecca says
thanks!
Chris says
These would be absolutely perfect to serve at a Christmas party! So festive!
Rebecca says
totally! thanks
Iryna says
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.
Rebecca says
exactly!
Lisa Huff says
Loving the sprig of rosemary! So pretty for this time of year!
Rebecca says
thanks!
Elaine says
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!
Rebecca says
ohh that's great! let me know how it turns out
Luci Cook says
This would be perfect for a holiday party. You can make a really big batch and bring.
Rebecca says
totally! thanks