Apple Cinnamon Cider Spritz
A fizzy, warm-spiced apple cider mocktail madewith cinnamon syrup, sparkling water, and a splash of fresh citrus for balance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider, chilled
- ⅓ cup sparkling water, chilled
- 2 tbsp cinnamon simple syrup
- 1tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- Ice
- Apple slice and cinnamon stick, for garnish
Cinnamon Syrup Ingredients:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- For the syrup, combine water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat once simmering and let the cinnamon sticks steep for 20 minutes, then strain and cool.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour in the apple cider, cinnamon syrup, and lemon or lime juice.
- Stir lightly to combine.Top with sparkling water and stir once, gently.
- Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.