Apple Cider Mocktail (Alcohol-Free!)

Hi there! I am so glad you are here. I want to share a drink I love. It is my special apple cider mocktail.

This drink is so good, and it tastes like fall in a cup. You can make it fast with simple steps. Your friends will like it. Your family will like it too.

I make this for fun days. It always makes me smile. You will smile too when you try it. Let us make this yummy drink now!

Why You’ll Love Apple Cider Mocktail

This drink is so fast for you to make.
It tastes like sweet fruit and warm, fun sun.
All kids and grown-ups will love this drink.
It looks so bright and happy in a cup.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Non-alcoholic Apple Cider: Use good, crisp apple cider. It is the main yummy apple part of your drink.
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice: This makes your drink bright. It adds a sweet, tangy citrus taste you will like.
Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice: A little lime juice adds a fun zing. It makes the other tastes pop good.
Maple Syrup: Use real maple syrup. It adds a nice, warm, sweet taste to your mocktail now.
Cinnamon Stick: One stick brings warm spice. It makes your drink smell like a cozy fall day.
Ginger Ale: This adds the fun bubbles. It also gives a light, sweet ginger hint here.
Apple Slices (for garnish): Thin apple slices look so nice. They float on top and are fun to see.
Ice Cubes: These make your drink cold. A cold drink is so good on a warm day.

Equipment You’ll Need

Pitcher or Large Jar: If you make a lot, mix it here. This helps you pour it easily.
Spoon for Stirring: You need a long spoon. It helps mix all the good things well.
Knife and Cutting Board: You will use these to cut your fruit. Be safe with the knife.

How to Make Apple Cider Mocktail

This drink is so simple. You just mix tasty fruit juices, some sweet syrup, and bubbly ginger ale together now.

Step 1: Get your fresh juices ready. First, squeeze your fresh orange juice. Then, squeeze your fresh lime juice. Put them in a small bowl for now. Fresh juice tastes best for this drink. I love fresh juice.

Step 2: Mix the main drink base. Next, get your pitcher or your big glass. Pour in the non-alcoholic apple cider. Add your fresh orange juice and fresh lime juice. Then, pour in the maple syrup for sweetness. This part is fun.

Step 3: Stir and add some spice. Now, stir all these liquids very well with your long spoon. Make sure the maple syrup mixes in good. Put in one whole cinnamon stick. This gives a warm, nice smell to it.

Step 4: Chill and add the ice. If you have some time, let the mix chill in the fridge for a bit. This helps all the tastes blend well. When you are ready, fill your glasses or jars with ice cubes. I like a lot of ice.

Step 5: Top with ginger ale and serve. Gently pour the ginger ale on top of your drink. This adds the fun bubbles. Watch it fizz! Add pretty apple slices for a nice look. Now serve your Sunny Apple Sipper and see smiles.

Tips for the Best My Sunny Apple Sipper

Use really good quality apple cider for the very best base apple taste in your great drink.
Always use freshly squeezed orange and lime juice because it makes a big, yummy taste difference here.
Chill all your liquids before you mix them so your mocktail is cold and refreshing super fast.
You should taste and adjust the maple syrup amount to make it just how sweet you like it.

Variations and Substitutions

For a different kind of fizz, try sparkling water or club soda instead of the sweet ginger ale now.
You can add a few fresh mint leaves with the cinnamon stick for a cool, fresh new taste.
If you have no maple syrup, try a little bit of agave nectar or simple syrup for sweetness.
Put in some red cranberries or pretty pomegranate seeds for a nice color and a fun tart pop.

Make-Ahead and Storage Tips

You can mix the cider, juices, and maple syrup a few hours before you want to serve it.
Keep this drink base mix in the fridge in a good jar that has a tight lid on top.
Add the bubbly ginger ale and all the ice just when you are all ready to pour and serve.
It is always best to drink it up fresh so you get all that nice, happy bubbly fun feel.

Common Questions

You can, but fresh juice tastes much brighter. I always try to use fresh juice if I can. It makes the drink so good for you.

Oh yes! This drink is great for parties. You can make a big pitcher full. Everyone, kids and grown-ups, will love it very much.

You can change the sweet taste. Add more or less maple syrup. I like it just a little sweet, but you can choose for yourself.

This one is really best when it is cold. But you can warm apple cider with cinnamon. Skip lime, orange, and ginger ale for a warm treat.

Look for a good quality, pure non-alcoholic apple cider. Some are clear, some are cloudy. Both work well for this tasty drink you make.