This spiced mocktail is always a hit with my family during the holiday season! Bright, spicy, and comforting, you can adjust the spices to suit your taste. Our dietitians love recommending it as a festive option that doesn’t compromise on enjoyment or balance. No orange juice on hand? Simply double the apple juice for a softer, fruitier version. For variety, try our Blood Orange, Peach and Rosemary Mocktail.
Preparation
5
min
Cooking
0
min
Servings
1
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories
85
Fat
0
Carbohydrates
20
Fibre
0
Protein
1
Sodium
15
Ingredients
- 60 ml (¼ cup) orange juice
- 60 ml (¼ cup) apple juice
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) fresh ginger, grated
- 1 ml (¼ tsp) vanilla extract
- 85 ml (⅓ cup) ginger beer (50% less sugar), such as Fever Tree's
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground Cayenne Pepper
- Ice cubes, to taste
Glass rim garnish (optional)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) cinnamon
- 1 lemon wedge
Garnish ideas (optional)
- Orange slices
- Cinnamon sticks
- Apple wedges
- Rosemary
- Star anise
Preparation
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon on a small plate. Rub the rim of the glass with the lemon wedge, then dip the glass into the mixture to coat the rim.
- In a shaker or large glass, pour in the orange juice, apple juice, lemon juice, ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne. Shake vigorously.
- In the prepared glass, add the ice, pour in the mixture, then top with the ginger beer.
- Stir gently and garnish as desired.
Notes
Best consumed immediately.
