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Vegan German Christmas Mocktail: Frostbite Fritz

Discover this vegan German Christmas mocktail recipe called Frostbite Fritz, perfect for your holiday gatherings with its warm and comforting flavors of apple cider, cranberry juice, and cinnamon.

πŸ•’ Prep - 5 mins, Cook - 5 mins, Total - 10 mins
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: German

Allergens

N/A

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh apple cider
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar syrup (agave, maple or regular)
  • 1 cup non
  • dairy milk (almond, soy, oat or coconut)
  • 3 dashes of ground cinnamon
  • 1 star anise
  • Fresh cranberries for garnish
  • Fresh apple slices for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, and sugar syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it infuse with the flavors for 5 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine the non dairy milk with the ground cinnamon and star anise. Blend until smooth and frothy.
  3. To serve, pour the warm apple cider mixture into two glasses and add a few ice cubes to each. Top with the blended cinnamon milk, then garnish with fresh cranberries and apple slices. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

This Frostbite Fritz is perfect for sharing with loved ones during holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fireplace.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, you can add a few drops of alcohol to this mocktail, turning it into a German Christmas cocktail.

Cultural or Historical Background

The German Christmas market tradition inspired this delicious vegan mocktail, capturing the essence of warm, comforting flavors and the vibrant colors of the season.