Apple Cider Spritz: An Easy Fall Mocktail for Cozy Season
One sip and you’ll understand why this needs to be on your fall drink list. Crisp apple cider, warm cinnamon, and a bright citrus twist make this Apple Cider Spritz refreshingly cozy and easy enough to whip up for yourself or serve by the pitcher.
MOCKTAIL MONDAY
9/21/20262 min read
Apple Cider Spritz: An Easy Fall Mocktail for Cozy Season 🍎🍂
There’s something about the first few weeks of fall that makes everything feel a little cozier. Cooler evenings, changing leaves, warm spices and, of course, apple cider.
To welcome the season, Mocktail Monday is getting an autumn refresh with this simple Apple Cider Spritz. It’s crisp, lightly spiced, and easy enough to make whenever you want something a little more special than your everyday drink.
Apple Cider Spritz
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
4 oz apple cider
2 oz ginger ale
1 oz fresh orange juice
½ oz fresh lemon juice
Ice
Thin apple slices, for garnish
Cinnamon stick, optional
Pinch of ground cinnamon, optional
How to Make It
Fill a glass with ice.
Pour in the apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
Top with ginger ale and give the drink one final gentle stir.
Garnish with fresh apple slices and a cinnamon stick. For a little extra fall flavor, add a very light sprinkle of cinnamon.
And that's it, your first cozy sip of the season.
Make It Your Own
One of the best things about this mocktail is how easy it is to customize.
Want less fizz? Replace the ginger ale with chilled ginger tea or additional apple cider.
Want it less sweet? Use unsweetened apple cider and chilled sparkling water in place of ginger ale.
Want more spice? Add a small pinch of cinnamon or briefly steep the cider with a cinnamon stick before chilling.
Serving a group? Multiply the ingredients and turn it into a fall pitcher drink. Add the ginger ale immediately before serving so it stays fresh and bubbly.
Save this Apple Cider Spritz for your next cozy fall evening!
Perfect for Fall Gatherings
This Apple Cider Spritz isn't just for Mocktail Monday. Serve it for a cozy girls' night, Sunday dinner, fall brunch, or alongside your favorite comfort-food recipe.
It would also make a beautiful alcohol-free option for an autumn gathering where you want everyone to have something festive to sip.