Apple Cider Mocktail (with cocktail option!)
Serve this easy apple cider mocktail with ginger and cinnamon at your next fall party! It can easily be made into a cocktail too.
Do you enjoy a good cocktail now and then?
Or are you pregnant and just desperately craving an ice-cold beer?
Oh, that’s just me.
Being a pregnant blogger, I’m bringing you a “mocktail” recipe. For those who don’t drink…or can’t. Shouldn’t. Whatever.
And I put ginger in it. Because if I’m going to play along with a fancy drink–it might as well help with my 24/7 nausea, right? And it just had to be fall-inspired. I’m obsessed. I love fall!
About this Apple Cider cocktail
This apple cider mocktail (or fake-tini) is super easy to make. Begin by making ginger cinnamon simple syrup. Simple syrups add so much flavor. You’ll want to make this ahead so it has time to cool completely. It keeps several days in the fridge.
Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, along with a couple of cinnamon sticks and sliced fresh ginger root. Simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. After the syrup has cooled, strain out the cinnamon sticks and ginger. You’ll have plenty of ginger cinnamon simple syrup for several drinks.
When you’re ready to serve the mocktails, add a couple of tablespoons of the simple syrup, apple cider and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until the drink is chilled, and pour it into a cinnamon sugar rimmed glass. So delicious and pretty too. I like to garnish it with a fresh apple slice.
Psst: if you want, add a shot of vodka, whiskey, or spiced rum. I would, if I could. Or try this fantastic Apple Cider Mule, with ginger beer, apple cider, and vodka. An Orange Gin & Tonic with Cinnamon is outstanding, too! Or, if you’re a bourbon fan, try a Maple Old Fashioned.
More Cocktail/Mocktail Recipes:
- Pomegranate Mojito
- Classic Gin and Tonic Recipe
- Ginger Spiced Hot Chocolate — Easy Microwave Recipe!
- Cranberry Margarita Recipe
- Cherry Martini with Elderflower and Lime
- Hot White Russian
- Apple Cider Bellini Cocktail with Rosemary from Creative Culinary
- Blackberry, Bourbon, and Cranberry Cocktail also from Creative Culinary
Ginger Cinnamon Apple Cider Mocktail
This apple cider mocktail with ginger and cinnamon is perfect for a fall party.
Ingredients
Ginger-Cinnamon Simple Syrup (makes extra):
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ~1-2 inches of ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
For one Fake-tini:
- 2 tablespoons of Ginger-Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- 1 cup apple cider
- ice for mixing
- cinnamon sugar for rimming the glass
- apple slice or cinnamon stick to garnish (optional)
Instructions
For the syrup
- Mix sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and sliced ginger rooti n a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Let cool completely and strain to remove ginger and cinnamon.
For the Fake-tini
- Prepare martini glass by wetting the rim with apple cider and then dipping in cinnamon-sugar.
- Add ice to martini shaker. Pour in cider and simple syrup. Shake and pour into prepared glass. Garnish with apple slice or cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Add vodka or spiced rum to make this a cocktail.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 187Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 1gSugar: 43gProtein: 0g
RachelCooks.com sometimes provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietitian. Please consult a medical professional for any specific nutrition, diet, or allergy advice.
Looking for more components for a perfect fall party? Try: Mini Pumpkin Doughnuts with Apple Cider Glaze, Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions, Pumpkin Pie Muddy Buddies, Pumpkin Cheesecake Phyllo Straws, Mini Pumpkin Tarts, or Autumn Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette.
30 Comments on “Apple Cider Mocktail (with cocktail option!)”
I just found your recipe on Pinterest. I came directly to your site because of my skepticism about “mock” alcoholic drinks, and wanted to see if it was worth pinning. Well, you had me at “hello” because for some off the wall reason the moment I get pregnant all I want in life is an ice cold beer. The fact that I would turn down an ice cold beer for a Dr. Pepper when I’m not pregnant makes no difference. So I’m looking forward to trying your recipe, and the birth of baby number three!
WHY IS THAT?! So funny! :) Glad you liked my fake-tini…and congrats on #3! :) When are you due?
I have no idea why, just that it’s crazy. A few more months and I’ll be enjoying alcohol again!
I love mocktails, and this one is just perfect for fall and winter!
Gosh, this looks good – alcohol or no alcohol!! This would definitely be a hit among my friends!
I love this even without the alcohol! My husband is always frustrated that he’s the driver because after one drink it’s not me. I’m definitely going to bring this to our next get together and let him drink as much as he wants for once :) He’ll thank you big time!
This is perfect! I’m throwing a little halloween party next month, and all my preggers girlfriends will LOVE sipping on these :)
What a gorgeous drink Rachel, I love the apple garnish! I think I’d even prefer the mocktail version, I’m weird like that.
This fake-tini looks awesome! I think I’d rather prefer to drink it this way rather than laced with alcohol! ;)
I would take this any day, even without the alcohol!
Love that you make a fake-tini!
I hope this made you feel better! I will definitely add alcohol :) Love the recipe!
Beautiful!!! And I adore the idea of dipping the glass in cinnamon and sugar! :)
hahah love your fake-tini! I’ll probably sneak some booze in mine…. but this sounds delicious with the ginger-cinnamon syrup! Yum :)
Love the cinnamon sugar on the rim of the glass – how fun!
Thanks for joining with me for my one year celebration of cocktails with your mocktail; I knew I could count on you! Not just for pregnant moms, I have friends who do not imbibe and I’m always looking for something fun to serve them too. Cheers!
Thanks for inviting me to participate! It was fun coming up with something I could enjoy :)
THIS LOOKS INCREDIBLE!!! I am obsessed with ginger simple syrups – love the idea of mixing with cider! YUM.
Your pictures are awesome! So sorry you can’t have a beer! Soon enough my dear soon enough!
Thank you thank you!! I JUST found out that I’m pregnant, so there goes the fall inspired sangria I was sooooo looking forward to trying! And, that means no drinking at the girls night I’m hosting at the end of the month! What timing! Lol. This will definitely be a nice, special replacement. Yay for mocktails! :-)
Perfect! Congrats on the new addition!
this sounds so delish! and it looks so fancy in that pretty glass!
Love, love, love this mocktail! I’m not much of a drinker, so this is absolutely perfect! Although work is killing me today so I may just add some vodka to it tonight :)
This sounds like a perfect drink for fall! The ginger cinnamon simple syrup sounds amazing!! I just pinned this so I can try it later!
Love it!! I’m so excited for apple-based cocktails this fall… But mine will totally have alcohol :) Though I have to say, this looks pretty amazing as is!
Great one for the fall, or anytime really!
Funny, I also created an apple cider martini yet mine was the loaded version! Not being pregnant, I get to drink away. :) Have a great weekend!!
Lucky you!!!
mocktail or not – this sounds great! I especially love the garnish! Cute!
Fake-tini! HA! Love it… so clever and looks so thirst quenching ;)!