Description
This Gingerbread Fizz Mocktail combines the warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with the refreshing effervescence of ginger ale and the sweetness of apple cider. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this festive drink is easy to make and can be garnished with fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks for an extra touch of cheer. Enjoy it chilled for a delightful seasonal treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ginger ale
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh apple slices, for garnish
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
- Whipped cream (optional, for a festive touch)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the apple cider, fresh lemon juice, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir well until all the spices are evenly distributed.
- If you prefer a sweeter mocktail, add the maple syrup to the mixture. Mix again until the syrup is fully incorporated.
- Set the mixture aside for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Place your ginger ale in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
- Choose your favorite glasses for serving.
- Optionally, rim the glasses with sugar or crushed gingerbread cookies.
- Once your ginger ale is chilled, pour the apple cider mixture into each glass, filling them about halfway.
- Slowly pour the ginger ale into each glass, filling them to the top.
- Give each glass a gentle stir to combine the ingredients without losing too much fizz.
- Place fresh apple slices on the rim of each glass or float them on top of the drink.
- Add a cinnamon stick to each glass for a festive look.
- Optionally, top each mocktail with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Serve the mocktails immediately while theyre still fizzy and cold.
- Encourage everyone to take a sip and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors.
- Share the recipe with your guests so they can recreate this festive drink at home.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, ensure all ingredients are alcohol-free.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.
- This mocktail can be made in larger batches for parties; just multiply the ingredients accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes