Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider Mocktail Recipe
This delicious apple cider mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic drink for fall gatherings, cozy nights, or even as a festive holiday treat. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s quick to whip up and tastes like the flavors of fall in every sip.
Servings: 2 mocktails
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups apple cider
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- OPTIONAL: Sweetener to taste monk fruit or honey
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Freeze Apple Cider: Pour the apple cider into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until solid.
- Blend: Once frozen, place the apple cider ice cubes in a blender along with ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and preferred sweetener, if using.
- Blend Until Slushy: Pulse the blender until the frozen apple cider cubes break down into a smooth, slushy texture. Add a little more cider if needed to help blend/thin out.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
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- Use high-quality apple cider. Look for fresh, unfiltered apple cider for the best flavor.
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- Adjust the sweetness to your liking. Start with a small amount of sweetener and add more gradually until it suits your taste preferences.
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- Let the cinnamon stick sit in the cider for a long time before serving for an extra burst of spice!
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- The entire family will love to make this drink fancy! Rim the edge of the glass with cinnamon sugar for a fancy drink presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slush | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.4mg