mlb mocktails
The Toronto Blue
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mlb mocktails · alcohol-free
The Twin Cities Tonic
A warm golden apple cider and honey mocktail with a cinnamon rim — cozy, Midwestern, and built for cold Minnesota nights.
Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.
Prep time
5 min
Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 3 oz fresh apple cider
- 1 oz apple juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water)
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz sparkling water
- Cinnamon sugar, for rim
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick and apple slice, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Make cinnamon sugar: mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- 2
Build the drink
Wet the rim of a rocks glass with lemon juice and dip into cinnamon sugar.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Fill the glass with ice.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Combine apple cider, apple juice, honey syrup, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Pour over ice and top with sparkling water.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice on the rim.
Recipe Tips
- Fresh apple cider (not apple juice) gives the best flavor — look for it at farmers markets in fall.
- Honey syrup is made by mixing equal parts honey and warm water until the honey dissolves.
- For a warm version, skip the ice and gently heat the apple cider base on the stovetop.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: For game day, pre-batch the base in a team-color pitcher and keep any soda in a cooler. Let guests add their own garnish.
Easy swaps: Use a fruit with the same team-color effect when the named fruit is unavailable. Use plain soda water to reduce sweetness without losing the game-day look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare this before the first pitch?
Yes. Prep the base and garnishes ahead, then add ice and bubbles right before serving.
How do I preserve the team colors?
Use clear or light mixers and layer or garnish just before serving.
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