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Suitable For: Family gatherings, holiday parties (Thanksgiving/Christmas), children, and designated drivers.
Health Benefits: Apples are rich in quercetin and pectin, supporting heart health and digestion. Cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar levels and provides a warming, comforting aroma.
Ingredients
- Fresh Apples -- 2 medium (approx. 300g, for juice) OR High-quality Apple Cider -- 4 oz (120ml)
- Sparkling Water or Ginger Ale -- 4 oz (120ml)
- Cinnamon Stick -- 1
- Apple Slices -- For garnish
Steps
- Prep: Wash apples well. Core and slice them to fit your juicer.
- Juice: Process the apples to get fresh, cloudy apple juice.
- Mix: Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the fresh apple juice until half full.
- Fizz: Top with sparkling water (for a drier taste) or ginger ale (for a sweeter, spicier taste). Stir gently with the cinnamon stick.
- Serve: Leave the cinnamon stick in as a stirrer and garnish with a thin apple slice.
Tips & Variations
- Make it Boozy: Add a shot of bourbon or spiced rum for an adult version.
- Caramel Apple: Rim the glass with caramel sauce and sugar for a dessert-like treat.
- Warm it up: Skip the sparkling water and heat the apple juice with the cinnamon for a hot mulled cider.
Best Time to Drink
Perfect for autumn afternoons, winter evenings, or festive holiday toasts.
Nutrition Info
(Source: USDA Database)
- Calories: 110 kcal (using Sparkling Water) / 150 kcal (using Ginger Ale)
- Protein: 0g
- Carbs: 28g
- Sugar: 24g
- Fat: 0g
- Potassium: 6% DV
Taste Experience
Effervescent and crisp. The fresh apple flavor is front and center, lifted by the bubbles, with a subtle woody spice from the cinnamon. It feels celebratory without the alcohol.
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