Spiced Cranberry Apple Mocktail

This drink is made with apple cider, a delicious holiday spiced simple syrup, fresh orange and apple slices, cranberries, and seltzer water. All topped off with a fresh rosemary sprig.

spiced cranberry apple mocktail

Looking for a holiday mocktail to enjoy this New Years? I got you.

This festive drink is made with a sweet, spiced, and oh so flavorful simple syrup. The syrup is paired with apple cider, fresh orange and apple slices, cranberries, and topped off with a rosemary sprig.

It is extremely simple to make and the leftover holiday spiced simple syrup makes for a delicious addition to warm beverages, such as hot cocoa, lattes and/or tea.

spiced cranberry apple mocktail

The holiday spiced simple syrup contains:

brown sugar, water, cinnamon stick, allspice, nutmeg, fresh cloves, and orange.

The other components of this drink include:

apple cider, orange and apple slices, fresh cranberries, sparkling water, and fresh rosemary.

Everything is then combined in a few easy steps.

spiced cranberry apple mocktail

This Spiced Cranberry Apple Mocktail is…

  • Sweet and spicy
  • Simple and easy
  • Quick to make
  • Oh so delicious!

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spiced cranberry apple mocktail
Spiced Cranberry Apple Mocktail
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

This drink is made with apple cider, a delicious holiday spiced simple syrup, fresh orange and apple slices, cranberries, and seltzer water. All topped off with a fresh rosemary sprig.

Course: Drinks
Keyword: spiced cranberry apple mocktail
Servings: 2 people
Author: Taavi Moore
Ingredients
Holiday Spiced Simple Syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 7-8 cloves
  • 1 orange slice (cut into a round)
Drink
  • 8 oz. apple cider
  • 1-2 orange slices, cut into triangles
  • 1-2 apple slices, cut into half moons
  • ¼ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 8 oz. sparkling water
  • 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
  1. Start by preparing the spiced syrup. In a small saucepan, whisk together all the ingredients until combined. Bring to a low boil then reduce the heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes until thick and syrup coats the back of a spoon. Take off the heat. It will thicken further as it cools.

  2. Serve drink by pouring 4 oz. apple cider in a glass. Stir in 2-3 tsp of syrup (depending on your sweetness preference). Top with 1-2 orange slices (cut into triangles), 1-2 apple slices (cut into half moons), and 2 tbsp fresh cranberries. Finish with 4 oz. sparkling water. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary. Feel free to change the quantities as needed.

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