The Windy Orchard Spiced Sipper
A crisp and warming zero-proof Chicago-inspired drink with apple, cherry, and baking spices. Perfect for sophisticated alcohol-free entertaining.
By Larry Leo | Prep: | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 2 oz unfiltered apple cider
- 1 oz tart cherry juice (unsweetened)
- 0.75 oz spiced brown sugar syrup (cinnamon, clove, and star anise)
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz sparkling mineral water
- Garnish: Thinly sliced red apple
- Garnish: One maraschino or dehydrated cherry
Instructions
- 1. Combine the unfiltered apple cider, tart cherry juice, and spiced brown sugar syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- 2. Add the fresh lemon juice to provide a bright, acidic counterpoint to the sweet fruit notes.
- 3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for approximately 15 seconds until the exterior feels frosted.
- 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice to ensure a clean presentation.
- 5. Top the glass with sparkling mineral water and stir gently with a long spoon to integrate the flavors without losing carbonation.
- 6. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cherry before serving immediately.
Category: pro-football-city-mocktails
Tags: city-inspired mocktail, football watch party, zero-proof drink, mocktail, zero-proof, chicago, autumn