Description
Crisp apple ginger fizz brings autumn’s warmth to your glass with spicy ginger and sweet apple notes. Refreshing cocktail highlights seasonal flavors, inviting you to savor fall’s delightful essence in one sparkling sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits and Liquid Base:
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) still apple cider
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) ginger ale
Citrus and Acidic Components:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Herbs and Spices:
- 6 mint leaves
- 1 pinch powdered cinnamon
Instructions
- Vigorously crush fresh mint leaves between palms to unleash aromatic oils and release intense herbal fragrance.
- Transfer crushed mint into a cocktail shaker or sealed container like a mason jar, ensuring a tight-fitting lid.
- Pour apple cider, freshly squeezed lime juice, ground cinnamon, and tangy apple cider vinegar into the shaker.
- Add several ice cubes to chill and dilute the mixture, creating a balanced and refreshing base.
- Seal the container tightly and shake energetically for 20-30 seconds, allowing ingredients to thoroughly combine and develop complex flavors.
- Select a tall glass and fill with fresh ice cubes to maintain optimal temperature.
- Carefully strain the spiced mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass.
- Gently top the cocktail with crisp ginger ale, creating a effervescent and sparkling finish.
- Softly stir to integrate the ginger ale without disrupting the drink’s delicate texture.
- Artfully garnish with a sprig of mint, dried citrus wheel, or elegant cinnamon stick to enhance visual appeal and aromatic complexity.
- Serve immediately while chilled, inviting guests to enjoy this autumnal beverage.
Notes
- Prep this refreshing cocktail quickly with basic kitchen tools like a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
- Release mint’s aromatic oils by clapping the leaves before adding to the mixture for enhanced flavor.
- Shake ingredients vigorously to blend the apple cider, lime juice, and spices thoroughly.
- Customize garnish with fresh mint, dried citrus slices, or a classic cinnamon stick for visual appeal.
- Ginger ale adds a sparkling, crisp finish that elevates the drink’s autumn-inspired profile.
- Use fresh, high-quality apple cider for the most robust and authentic fall flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg