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Apple Juice Mocktail

Published: Sep 9, 2021 · Modified: Sep 25, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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If you're looking for a fun and fruity non-alcoholic drink then this apple juice mocktail is one to try! Easy to make in about 20 minutes with just 5 ingredients, it's suitable for both kids and adults alike for summer parties or holiday celebrations.

Have a peek at my green apple mocktail for another tasty drink idea!

overhead view of two glasses of apple juice mocktail with an apple next to them.

Mocktails are fun and easy to make, and there are so many flavors to try such as my cantaloupe mocktail and rhubarb mocktail! Enjoy for summer BBQs, a weekend treat or for family celebrations.

This mocktail with apple juice is very simple to make, and with items most of us have to hand in the fridge or pantry. It's deliciously sweet with a zingy hint of spice from ginger, and makes your apple juice feel a little more fancy!

If you love the apple ginger combo, then check out my apple ginger juice which is a fun and healthy breakfast idea!

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  • 🍎 Ingredients
  • 📖 Swaps and variations
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍹 More mocktails and fun drinks
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

🍎 Ingredients

individually labelled ingredients to make apple juice mocktail including cane sugar, root ginger, apple juice and sparkling water.

This apple juice mocktail only uses a few ingredients, and has a gentle flavor from the apples and a hint of spice from the fresh ginger.

All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

Some notes to help guide you:

  • Apple juice - you can either use a carton, or apple juice you press yourself (or use a juicer for). The latter would be especially lovely and fresh.
  • Ginger - you want to use fresh ginger root for this recipe rather than ground ginger.
  • Cane sugar - to add sweetness and help bring out the juice from the ginger.
  • Thyme - for that pungent herb flavor. Don't worry it isn't over-powering!
  • Sparkling water - top your apple ginger mixture with sparkling water for some fun bubbles.

📖 Swaps and variations

Adjust the ratio of apple juice and sparkling water. If you love your apple flavors, simply add a splash more juice!

Leave out the thyme. If it's not for you, or you don't have some to hand, you can easily leave it out.

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making this sparkling apple juice mocktail is very simple with just a few steps:

grated ginger in a glass bowl next to a grater and piece of ginger root.
grated ginger, apple juice and sparkling water in a glass bowl.

Step 1

Add the grated root ginger, cane sugar and thyme sprigs to a bowl. Muddle the mixture by pressing and stirring against the ginger and herbs with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon. This helps the ginger to release its juice. Pour on the apple juice and ½ cup of sparkling water. Leave to stand for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2

Strain the mixture through a sieve into a jug. Discard the ginger mixture. Evenly pour into your glasses and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a thyme sprig and enjoy!

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Make sure to give the ginger a good bash with your muddler! This will help it release the juices and give more flavor.
  • Use freshly juiced apple if you are sensitive to that from a carton.
  • Adjust the quantities of apple juice and sparkling water to preference.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Can I use fresh apple juice to make this apple juice mocktail?

Yes, you can either use freshly squeezed apple juice you press yourself or from a carton.

Which apples are best to use if making fresh juice?

Red apples will give you a sweeter flavor, whereas green apples such as Granny Smith apples will give a more sour tart flavor.

Do I have to use ginger?

It is optional, but it does give a nice zingy flavor!

What is muddling when making a mocktail?

Muddling is when you press against ginger, herbs or other ingredients so they release their juices or aromatics.

two glasses of apple juice mocktail with apples in the background.

🍹 More mocktails and fun drinks

Mocktails are always so good for a party night with friends and family. My rhubarb mocktail and lychee mocktail are both lovely for spring, the elderflower fizz mocktail a fun idea made without fruit, and the ginger beer mocktail has quite the zing! Some more fun ideas to try:

  • honey mocktail in two glasses next to yellow flowers and a honey dipper.
    Honey Mocktail
  • frozen berry mocktail in two glasses with a bowl of red currants in the background.
    Frozen Berry Mocktail
  • hugo spritz mocktail in two glasses on a marble board on a pink table.
    Hugo Spritz Mocktail
  • ginger mocktail in two glasses with mint sprigs in them next to root ginger and a pear.
    Sparkling Ginger Mocktail with Fresh Pear

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📖 Recipe

overhead view of two glasses of apple juice mocktail.

Apple Juice Mocktail

Claire
This apple juice mocktail is a fun and fruity non-alcoholic drink that is perfect for a summer night or holiday celebrations. Makes 2-3 glasses.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, British
Servings 2 servings
Calories 71 kcal

Equipment

  • Muddler (or wooden spoon)
  • Grater

Ingredients
 
 

  • ⅛ cup fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon cane sugar
  • 3 thyme sprigs and more for garnish
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • sparkling water

Instructions
 

  • Add the grated ginger, cane sugar and thyme sprigs to a bowl. Muddle the mixture by pressing and stirring against the ginger and herbs with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon. This helps the ginger to release its juice. Pour on the apple juice and ½ cup sparkling water. Leave to stand for 10-15 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture through a sieve into a jug. Discard the ginger mixture. Pour into your glasses and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a thyme sprig and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to give the ginger a good bash! This will help it release the juices and give more flavour.
  • Use freshly juiced apple if you are sensitive to that from a carton.
  • Adjust quantities of apple juice and sparkling water to preference.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • ginger, which scores 1. There is a note stating 'small amounts are well tolerated'
  • apples score 0, but be mindful of additional ingredients in pre-prepared juice or apple cider.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.4mg
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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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