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    Home > Recipes > Drinks

    Applepom Fizz Mocktail

    Published: Sep 11, 2018 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

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    Let's get our sipping on with an ice-cold, gorgeously-hued Applepom Fizz sparkling apple cider mocktail. It's the perfect drink for when you want fall flavor when it's still hot outside!

    A moscow mule mug with a sparkling apple cider mocktail inside and a garnish of apple sliced and cinnamon stick.
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    About the recipe

    This Applepom Fizz is really an easy, sparkling apple cider mocktail recipe with only a few ingredients that can be made ahead. Here in middle TN, it's pretty hot through October, so this drink is perfect for enjoying fall flavor in a cold beverage.

    What makes this drink special is the super-reduced pomegranate syrup. Basically, we cook down an 8-oz bottle of pomegranate juice down to about ⅓ of a cup. While it simmers and reduces, aromatic slices of fresh ginger and a cinnamon stick flavor the juice and fill your kitchen with the most amazing fragrance!

    Once the juice is reduced, a bit of maple syrup gets swirled in to add a hint of dark, moody depth of flavor. But not too much! The goal here is to let the crisp, clean and bright flavor of the sparkling cider shine through.

    This non-alcoholic apple drink can be assembled as needed for individual drinks, or in a large punch bowl for serving a group. If you are serving it at a party, I recommend using colored ice cubes made from apple juice that have cranberries and pomegranate seeds frozen inside for that special touch!

    A cutting board with sliced apples, fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, and

    Ingredients

    For the pomegranate syrup:

    • Pomegranate juice
    • Fresh ginger
    • Cinnamon stick
    • Maple syrup

    For the mocktail:

    • Sparkling apple cider
    • Club soda
    • Crushed ice
    • Thinly-sliced apple

    Instructions

    Step 1: Make the pomegranate syrup. You'll reduce 8 ounces of pomegranate juice down to about ⅓ cup with fresh ginger and a cinnamon stick. Strain the syrup, then add a bit of maple syrup.

    Step 2: Mix the drink. You'll combine sparkling cider, club soda, and the pomegranate syrup, pour over ice, then serve with a thinly-sliced apple and/or a cinnamon stick!

    Pomegranate syrup on a spoon.

    Top tips

    Below are some of my best tips for making this apple cider mocktail, as well as some answers to commonly asked questions!

    Can this mocktail be made ahead of time?

    You can make the pomegranate syrup one week in advance, but I would not mix the drink until you are ready to serve it to avoid a loss in carbonation from the sparkling cider and club soda.

    Is there non-alcoholic apple cider?

    Most apple cider that you buy in the produce section is non-alcoholic! Cider with alcohol is typically labeled hard cider, and will have the alcohol content listed on the label.

    Is there any alcohol in a mocktail?

    No - the word "mocktail" stands for mock cocktail, and indicates a cocktail-like drink with juices, sodas, herbs, and spices that does not contain alcohol.

    What's the best alcohol to add to apple cider?

    If you'd like to make this Applepom Fizz a cocktail, I would suggest adding bourbon, calvados (apple brandy), whisky, or a sparkling white wine.

    An overhead shot of moscow mule mugs filled with Applepom Fizz mocktail.

    Serving suggestions

    This drink screams fall and begs to be enjoyed outdoors, so I can see it pairing really well with anything you'd serve at a cookout, barbecue, or tailgate party.

    It would be delicious with a cheese board, with Bacon Wrapped Dates, served alongside pulled pork with Cabbage and Apple Slaw, or with a Rustic Sausage and Red Grape Pizza! If you'd like to serve it with burgers, I would highly suggest trying these Blackberry Basil Sliders, which are topped with sliced green apple!

    If you'd like to make this a cocktail recipe, I'd suggest subbing in a hard cider for the sparkling cider, or keeping the recipe the same and adding in an ounce of Calvados (apple brandy) or bourbon.

    A moscow mule mug with a sparkling apple cider mocktail inside and a garnish of apple sliced and cinnamon stick.

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    If you are in search of more refreshing apple recipes, be sure to check out my Red Cabbage Apple Slaw, Apple Cranberry Sauce, and this Massaged Kale, Apple, and Cranberry Salad!

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    Are you ready to get make this refreshing Applepom Fizz mocktail? Good! I’m so excited for you to try this recipe. Once you get the chance to make it, please let me know how it turns out for you!

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    Recipe

    A moscow mule mug with a sparkling apple cider mocktail inside and a garnish of apple sliced and cinnamon stick.

    Applepom Fizz

    Let's get our sipping on with an ice cold, gorgeously-hued Applepom Fizz sparkling cider mocktail - the perfect drink for when you want fall flavor when it's still hot outside!
    Tried this recipe?Mention @sweetcayenne5 or tag #sweetcayenne!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 1 serving

    Ingredients

    For the pomegranate syrup:

    • One (8 ounce) bottle of POM pomegranate juice
    • One (1x1'') square of fresh peeled ginger, sliced into quarters
    • One whole cinnamon stick
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

    For the mocktail:

    • ⅔ cup sparkling apple cider, well-chilled (I recommend Martinelli’s brand)
    • ⅓ cup club soda, well-chilled
    • ½ teaspoon of the pomegranate syrup
    • Crushed ice
    • Garnishes: thinly sliced apple, cinnamon sticks

    Instructions

    For the pomegranate syrup:

    • Combine the pomegranate juice, ginger, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Bring the juice to a slow boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally until the juice is syrupy and reduced to about ⅓ cup. This should take about 15 minutes. Strain the juice into a container and stir in the maple syrup. Chill until ready to use.

    For the mocktail:

    • In a liquid measuring cup, combine the cider, club soda, and pomegranate syrup. Stir or whisk to combine. Pour over crushed ice.
    • To make more than one serving: use 2 parts sparkling cider to 1 part club soda with a ½ teaspoon of pomegranate syrup per serving.
    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 22g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Kim says

      September 27, 2018 at 9:02 am

      Love, love, love this! Such a refreshing fall drink.5 stars

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      • Whitney Reist says

        September 27, 2018 at 9:18 am

        Thank you, Kim! This is what we served at the retreat - I just bought more supplies to make it again for myself this weekend 🙂 Glad you liked it!

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