Description
This Thanksgiving Mocktail is a refreshing and festive non-alcoholic drink that combines crisp apple cider, tart cranberry juice, and bubbly ginger ale with hints of citrus and warm cinnamon. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and beautifully garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup ginger ale
Garnishes and Flavorings
- 1 orange, sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Combine Liquids. In a large pitcher, pour in 2 cups of apple cider, 1 cup of cranberry juice, and 1 cup of ginger ale.
- Mix Gently. Stir the mixture gently to blend the flavors without losing the carbonation of the ginger ale.
- Add Garnishes. Add the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and fresh cranberries into the pitcher for flavor and an attractive presentation.
- Serve. Pour the mocktail into glasses over ice cubes and enjoy the festive flavors immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, simmer the apple cider with cinnamon sticks before cooling and mixing.
- Fresh cranberries can be frozen ahead of time to keep the drink colder longer.
- You can substitute ginger ale with sparkling water for a less sweet version.
- Adjust the amount of cranberry juice based on your desired tartness level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Thanksgiving mocktail, non-alcoholic holiday drink, apple cider mocktail, cranberry ginger ale drink, festive beverage
