Apple Cinnamon Mocktail

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Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 cups ginger ale
• 1/4 cup cinnamon syrup (see below)
• Ice cubes
• Fresh apple slices, for garnish
• Cinnamon sticks, for garnish Cinnamon Syrup:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

1. To make the cinnamon syrup, combine sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool. Once cooled, strain to remove cinnamon sticks. Store in an airtight container.
2. In a cocktail shaker or large glass, combine apple cider, ginger ale, and 1/4 cup of cinnamon syrup. Fill the rest of the shaker or glass with ice cubes. Shake well or stir until chilled.
3. Pour into 6 glasses filled with fresh ice. Garnish each drink with a sliced apple and a cinnamon stick, floating atop the foamy surface.
4. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The perfect balance of tartness from apple cider and sweetness from ginger ale is elevated by the rich, warming essence of cinnamon.

Notes

Adjust the amount of cinnamon syrup according to taste preference. For a bolder flavor, add an additional 2 tablespoons of cinnamon syrup.