This apple juice mocktail has a delicious sweetness, hint of spice and is so light and refreshing! Easy to make in less than 10 minutes, it's equally delicious for summer parties or as a fall apple mocktail for gatherings with friends and family.
Love the apple flavors? Have a peek at my green apple mocktail for another tasty drink idea!
The beauty of this mocktail with apple juice is just how easy it is to make, and with ingredients we often have to hand. No trip to the store hopefully!
It's also very versatile and can be adapted to dietary needs. OK with store-bought apple juice? Perfect. Need to use freshly pressed apple juice? That will be delicious too!
We balance the sweetness of the apple juice with a little hint of root ginger for some spice, and of course add some bubbles with sparkling water. No cook time, or need for any complicated kitchen equipment.
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
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 cloudy apple juice or clear apple juice from the store, or freshly pressed apple juice.
- Ginger - you want to use fresh root ginger for this recipe rather than ground ginger.
- 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!
Add a squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice. This adds a nice touch of acidity, but likely isn't suitable for low histamine readers.
🔪 How to Make Apple Juice Mocktails
We make these apple juice mocktails in just a few steps, using 4 ingredients that you may already have to hand!
All the instructions are in the recipe card below, but these step by step photos should help guide you.
Step 1: Muddle root ginger
Add fresh root ginger slices and maple syrup to a jug or pitcher. Use a muddler (or the end of a wooden spoon) to press the ginger so that it releases some liquid (image 1).
Step 2: Pour in apple juice
Pour the apple juice into the jug and add some fresh apple slices too, if you wish (image 2). Give it a stir to combine with the ginger and maple syrup. Optional: place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to infuse the ginger.
Step 3: Assemble your drinks
Add ice to your glass and pour in the apple juice mixture so that it is about half full (image 3).
Step 4: Top with sparkling water
Top your glass with sparkling water for some fun fizz, and garnish with fresh apple slices, root ginger and fresh mint leaves (image 4).
💭 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 pressed apple juice if you are sensitive to apple juice from a carton.
- Adjust the quantities of apple juice and sparkling water to preference.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can either use freshly pressed apple juice or apple juice from a carton.
Red apples will give you a sweeter flavor, whereas green apples such as Granny Smith apples will give a more sour 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 Mocktail Recipes
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 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
Easy Apple Juice Mocktail
Equipment
- Muddler (or wooden spoon)
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups apple juice freshly pressed or from a carton
- 1 inch root ginger sliced
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- sparkling water
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Add sliced root ginger and maple syrup to a jug or pitcher. Use a muddler to press against the ginger to release the juices.
- Pour in the apple juice and give it a stir. You can also add fresh slices of apple, if you like.
- Add ice to your serving glasses and pour in the apple juice mixture. I suggest to fill the glass to about halfway. Top with sparkling water and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to give the ginger a good bash with the muddler! This will help it release the juices and give more flavor.
- Use freshly pressed apple juice if you are sensitive to that from a carton.
- Adjust quantities of apple juice and sparkling water to preference.
- Nutritional information 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.
- sparkling water isn't rated.
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