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Thanksgiving Mocktail

A festive, non-alcoholic mocktail blending cranberry juice, apple cider, ginger ale, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup with a pinch of cinnamon for a refreshing fall beverage.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 drinks
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice unsweetened preferred
  • 3 ounces apple cider fresh or bottled
  • 2 ounces ginger ale or sparkling water
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 ounce maple syrup or simple syrup
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 3 to 4 fresh cranberries for garnish
  • 1 fresh rosemary sprig for garnish
  • Ice cubes as needed

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
  • Jigger or measuring cups
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Highball or rocks glasses
  • Bar spoon or long stirring spoon
  • Citrus juicer
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Fill a highball or rocks glass with ice cubes, packing them in so the drink stays cold throughout.
  2. Measure 2 ounces of unsweetened cranberry juice and pour it into the glass.
  3. Pour 3 ounces of apple cider over the cranberry juice without stirring.
  4. Measure 0.5 ounce of maple syrup and pour it into the glass.
  5. Squeeze a fresh lemon and measure 0.5 ounce of lemon juice into the glass.
  6. Pour 2 ounces of ginger ale into the glass to top it off.
  7. Sprinkle a small pinch of ground cinnamon across the top of the drink.
  8. Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 10 seconds, then garnish with 3 to 4 fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig.

Notes

To batch for a crowd, multiply ingredients by the number of drinks and combine in a pitcher, adding ginger ale and garnishes just before serving.