Cranberry Sage Cider Sparkler

Name: Cranberry Sage Cider Sparkler
Prep time: PT5Mutes
Total time: PT5Mutes
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 to 6 fresh sage leaves; 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice; 2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice; 3 ounces chilled apple cider; 4 ounces chilled ginger ale; 1 cup ice cubes; Fresh sage sprig and orange slice for garnish

A crisp and aromatic non-alcoholic fall drink featuring apple cider, tart cranberry, and fresh sage. Perfect for autumn gatherings and holidays.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

A tall highball glass filled with a deep amber-red liquid and ice, garnished with a vibrant green sage sprig and a thin orange wheel, set against a rustic wooden background.

Ingredients

4 to 6 fresh sage leaves
1/2 ounce fresh orange juice
2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice
3 ounces chilled apple cider
4 ounces chilled ginger ale
1 cup ice cubes
Fresh sage sprig and orange slice for garnish

Instructions

Place the fresh sage leaves in the bottom of a highball glass.
Use a muddler to gently press the leaves 3 to 4 times until fragrant, taking care not to tear the leaves into small pieces.
Add the fresh orange juice and unsweetened cranberry juice to the glass.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Pour in the apple cider and stir gently with a long spoon to incorporate the juices.
Top the glass with ginger ale.
Give a final quick stir to blend the layers without dissipating the carbonation.
Garnish with a fresh sage sprig and an orange slice before serving.

Category: fall-apple-pear-cider

Tags: fall mocktails, apple cider, pear, autumn recipes, fall mocktail, apple cider recipe, cranberry drink, sage mocktail, autumn beverage, non-alcoholic drink