Orange Clove Sparkler

Name: Orange Clove Sparkler
Prep time: PT10Mutes
Total time: PT10Mutes
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice; 0.75 ounce clove-infused simple syrup; 0.5 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 dashes orange spice bitters alternative (concentrated orange and spice infusion); 4 ounces chilled sparkling mineral water; 1 dehydrated orange wheel (for garnish); 2 whole cloves (for garnish)

A sophisticated Thanksgiving mocktail featuring fresh orange juice, spiced clove syrup, and aromatic bitters. A perfect non-alcoholic holiday drink.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 10 minutes | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

A tall glass of Orange Clove Sparkler garnished with a dehydrated orange slice and whole cloves, set against a festive Thanksgiving table background.

Ingredients

3 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
0.75 ounce clove-infused simple syrup
0.5 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 dashes orange spice bitters alternative (concentrated orange and spice infusion)
4 ounces chilled sparkling mineral water
1 dehydrated orange wheel (for garnish)
2 whole cloves (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the clove syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water with whole cloves for 10 minutes, then cooling and straining.
Combine the orange juice, clove syrup, lemon juice, and bitters alternative in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker is frosty.
Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass or highball glass.
Top the glass with chilled sparkling mineral water and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
Garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel and whole cloves before serving.

Category: thanksgiving-mocktails

Tags: thanksgiving drinks, holiday mocktails, fall entertaining, non-alcoholic, thanksgiving mocktail, orange clove drink, non-alcoholic holiday drink, clove syrup recipe, fall mocktail