If you are looking for a fun and fruity non-alcoholic drink then this apple juice mocktail is one to try! Very healthy, easy to make and perfect for celebrations or just for a quiet night in front of the TV. This apple mocktail is a vegan, gluten-free and low histamine drink.
Mocktails are fun and easy to make, and there are so many flavours 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. Suitable for both kids and adults alike, it 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
This apple juice mocktail only uses a few ingredients, and has a gentle flavour from the apples and a hint of spice from the fresh ginger. Top with a thyme sprig for decoration if you like!
- 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: use fresh ginger root. It gives so much flavour, and is very good for you too.
- Cane sugar: to add sweetness and help bring out the juice from the ginger.
- Thyme: for that pungent herb flavour. Don't worry it isn't over-powering!
- Sparkling water: top your apple / ginger mixture with sparkling water for some fun bubbles.
Make sure to see the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and their quantities!
📖 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 mocktail is very simple with just a few steps:
Step 1
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 muddle 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.
Step 2
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!
💭 Recipe tips and 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.
📋 Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can either use freshly squeezed apple juice you press yourself or from a carton.
Red apples will give you a sweeter flavor, whereas green apples such as Granny Smith apples will give a more tart flavor.
It is optional, but it does give a nice zingy flavor!
Muddling is when you press against ginger, herbs or other ingredients so they release their juices or aromatics.
🍹 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:
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📖 Recipe
Apple Juice Mocktail
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.
- 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.
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