apple pie mocktini

FOR THE BASE

  • 2 cups apple cider

  • 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish

  • 2 apples, sliced

  • 2 lemons, one halved, one sliced for garnish

FOR SERVING

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • Martinelli's Sparkling Cider

    In a small saucepan, add the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, one sliced apple. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes, it will begin to thicken.

    While the cider is reducing, combine the sugar and spices. Wet the rim of the glass in the cider and press into the spiced sugar.

    Pour the thickened cider into the glass and evenly divide the sparkling cider to the top. Add an ice cube, some apple slices and some lemon as garnish. Serve immediately.

Anna Gass