Sparkling Apple Pie Mocktail – A fizzy, cozy sip with warm spices and classic apple pie flavor

🎉 Introduction

Sparkling Apple Pie Mocktail tastes just like a slice of homemade apple pie — but in a bubbly, refreshing glass. Sweet apple cider, warm cinnamon spice, hints of vanilla, and bright citrus come together with sparkling fizz to create a drink that’s comforting, festive, and incredibly easy to make.

This alcohol-free cocktail-style drink is perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or anytime you want something cozy yet refreshing. Served chilled with a cinnamon-sugar rim or warm without bubbles, it delivers nostalgic dessert flavor with a light, elegant finish.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Small plate (for rim)
• Citrus juicer
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Cocktail shaker or mason jar
• Serving glass (wine glass, coupe, or rocks glass)
• Ice

🛒 Ingredients

Apple Pie Base

• ½ cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar syrup
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Sparkling Finish

• ½ cup sparkling apple cider or plain sparkling water

Cinnamon Sugar Rim (Optional)

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Lemon wedge (for rimming)

Garnish

• Apple slices
• Cinnamon stick
• Star anise (optional)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Rim the glass (optional)

Mix sugar and cinnamon on a small plate.
Rub the rim of your glass with a lemon wedge, then dip into the cinnamon sugar.
Set aside.

Step 2: Mix the apple pie base

In a shaker or mason jar, combine:

• Apple cider
• Lemon juice
• Maple syrup or brown sugar syrup
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Vanilla extract

Add ice and shake 10–12 seconds until chilled.

Step 3: Pour

Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice.
Strain the apple pie mixture into the glass.

Step 4: Add sparkle

Top gently with sparkling apple cider or sparkling water.
Stir lightly to keep the fizz.

Step 5: Garnish

Add apple slices and a cinnamon stick for that classic apple pie look.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Serves: 1
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes

🧊 Storage

• The apple pie base (without sparkling) can be refrigerated up to 2 days. ❄️
• Add sparkling just before serving for best carbonation.

🥄 Variations

• Warm Sparkling Apple Pie (No Ice)
  Warm the base gently and top with lightly warmed sparkling apple cider substitute (or skip bubbles).
• Caramel Apple Pie Mocktail
  Add 1 tablespoon caramel syrup.
• Spiced Holiday Version
  Add a pinch of clove or allspice.
• Frozen Apple Pie Slush
  Blend base with ice and top with a splash of sparkle.
• Creamy Apple Pie Dessert Drink
  Add 2 tablespoons vanilla oat milk or cream.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Is this drink alcohol-free?
   Yes — completely non-alcoholic.
2. Can kids drink this?
   Absolutely — it’s family-friendly.
3. Can I make a pitcher?
   Yes — multiply ingredients and add sparkle per glass.
4. What apple cider works best?
   Fresh, unfiltered cider gives the richest flavor.
5. Can I skip the sparkling part?
   Yes — it’s delicious still.
6. Is lemon necessary?
   It balances sweetness and enhances apple flavor.
7. Can I make it less sweet?
   Reduce maple syrup or use plain sparkling water.
8. Does it really taste like apple pie?
   Yes — the cinnamon, vanilla, and apple combo nails it.
9. Can I garnish ahead of time?
   Prep apple slices just before serving to prevent browning.
10. Is this good for holidays?
    Perfect — festive, cozy, and elegant.

🏁 Conclusion

Sparkling Apple Pie Mocktail captures the warmth and nostalgia of apple pie in a refreshing, bubbly drink that feels festive and comforting all at once. With classic fall spices, sweet apple cider, and lively sparkle, it’s an irresistible alcohol-free sip for holidays, gatherings, or cozy nights in. One sip and it feels like dessert in a glass.

Sparkling Apple Pie Mocktail – A fizzy, cozy sip with warm spices and classic apple pie flavor

Sparkling Apple Pie Mocktail tastes just like a slice of homemade apple pie — but in a bubbly, refreshing glass. Sweet apple cider, warm cinnamon spice, hints of vanilla, and bright citrus come together with sparkling fizz to create a drink that’s comforting, festive, and incredibly easy to make. This alcohol-free cocktail-style drink is perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or anytime you want something cozy yet refreshing. Served chilled with a cinnamon-sugar rim or warm without bubbles, it delivers nostalgic dessert flavor with a light, elegant finish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 Servings

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Ingredients

  

Apple Pie Base

• ½ cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar syrup
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Sparkling Finish

• ½ cup sparkling apple cider or plain sparkling water
• Cinnamon Sugar Rim Optional
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Lemon wedge for rimming

Garnish

• Apple slices
• Cinnamon stick
• Star anise optional

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Equipment

• Small plate (for rim)
• Citrus juicer
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Cocktail shaker or mason jar
• Serving glass (wine glass, coupe, or rocks glass)
• Ice

Method

 

Step 1: Rim the glass (optional)

1. Mix sugar and cinnamon on a small plate.
2. Rub the rim of your glass with a lemon wedge, then dip into the cinnamon sugar.
3. Set aside.

Step 2: Mix the apple pie base

1. In a shaker or mason jar, combine:
2. Apple cider
3. Lemon juice
4. Maple syrup or brown sugar syrup
5. Cinnamon
6. Nutmeg
7. Vanilla extract
8. Add ice and shake 10–12 seconds until chilled.

Step 3: Pour

1. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice.
2. Strain the apple pie mixture into the glass.

Step 4: Add sparkle

1. Top gently with sparkling apple cider or sparkling water.
2. Stir lightly to keep the fizz.

Step 5: Garnish

1. Add apple slices and a cinnamon stick for that classic apple pie look.

Notes

🧊 Storage

The apple pie base (without sparkling) can be refrigerated up to 2 days. ❄️

Add sparkling just before serving for best carbonation.

🥄 Variations

Warm Sparkling Apple Pie (No Ice)
Warm the base gently and top with lightly warmed sparkling apple cider substitute (or skip bubbles).

Caramel Apple Pie Mocktail
Add 1 tablespoon caramel syrup.

Spiced Holiday Version
Add a pinch of clove or allspice.

Frozen Apple Pie Slush
Blend base with ice and top with a splash of sparkle.

Creamy Apple Pie Dessert Drink
Add 2 tablespoons vanilla oat milk or cream.

❓ 10 FAQs

Is this drink alcohol-free?
Yes — completely non-alcoholic.

Can kids drink this?
Absolutely — it’s family-friendly.

Can I make a pitcher?
Yes — multiply ingredients and add sparkle per glass.

What apple cider works best?
Fresh, unfiltered cider gives the richest flavor.

Can I skip the sparkling part?
Yes — it’s delicious still.

Is lemon necessary?
It balances sweetness and enhances apple flavor.

Can I make it less sweet?
Reduce maple syrup or use plain sparkling water.

Does it really taste like apple pie?
Yes — the cinnamon, vanilla, and apple combo nails it.

Can I garnish ahead of time?
Prep apple slices just before serving to prevent browning.

Is this good for holidays?
Perfect — festive, cozy, and elegant.

🏁 Conclusion

Sparkling Apple Pie Mocktail captures the warmth and nostalgia of apple pie in a refreshing, bubbly drink that feels festive and comforting all at once. With classic fall spices, sweet apple cider, and lively sparkle, it’s an irresistible alcohol-free sip for holidays, gatherings, or cozy nights in. One sip and it feels like dessert in a glass.