Description
A cozy, tart-sweet mocktail featuring the warm flavors of maple syrup, lemon juice, and a cinnamon-spiced finish. This refreshing and festive drink is your perfect go-to sip for fall and winter, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tang with a fizzy soda water finish.
Ingredients
Mocktail Base
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
To Serve
- ½ cup soda water
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Add ice to the shaker to chill and dilute slightly as you shake.
- Shake: Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well combined and chilled.
- Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into a glass already filled with fresh ice to keep the mocktail cold without extra dilution from shaking ice.
- Add soda water: Top the drink with ½ cup of soda water to add a refreshing fizz. Stir gently to combine the layers without losing carbonation.
- Garnish: Finish by adding a cinnamon stick as a fragrant and visually appealing garnish, enhancing the cinnamon flavor throughout the drink.
Notes
- Add a splash of apple cider for an autumn twist that complements the maple and cinnamon flavors.
- For more sweetness, adjust the maple syrup quantity to taste.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best tartness and flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the soda water’s fizz at its best.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
