Ginger & Apple Spice Is Oh So Nice: A Holiday Mocktail for Peak Merriment

All the cozy vibes. None of the next-day regrets.

The holidays have a funny way of putting a drink in your hand before you’ve even taken your coat off. This year, we’re offering an alternative that still feels festive, special, and very much part of the party, without the buzz you didn’t ask for.

Meet your new seasonal go-to: a crisp, cozy, ginger-forward holiday mocktail that tastes like winter got its life together. It’s easy, flexible, and totally comfortable hanging out in a fancy glass.

Because saying "I'm Good" is the best holiday cheer!

What You’ll Need to Make the Ginger & Apple Spice Mocktail

No obscure ingredients. No blender drama. Just vibes.

  • Apple cider or apple juice
  • Ginger beer (non-alcoholic) or ginger ale
  • Lime-flavored sparkling water
  • Ginger paste
  • Lime juice (optional, but highly encouraged)
  • Cinnamon (optional, but festive)
  • Ice

How to Make This Delightful Mocktail

This is a “build it in the glass” situation—low effort, high reward.

  1. Fill your glass with ice (generous scoop—you deserve it).
  2. Pour in apple cider or apple juice until the glass is half full.
  3. Top the other half with ginger beer or ginger ale.
  4. Add a splash of lime-flavored sparkling water.
  5. Stir in a small spoon of ginger paste (start light, add more if you like a kick).
  6. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if using.
  7. Garnish however your heart desires—apple slice, cinnamon stick, lime wheel, or nothing at all. You’re in charge.

Perfect For

  • Office parties
  • Family gatherings
  • Hosting friends who "just want one drink"
  • Quiet nights in with a movie and a blanket
  • Holding something fresh while saying, "I’m good."

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