Description
This sparkling apple raspberry mocktail is a refreshing and vibrant drink, perfect for summer parties. It is easy to make and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups chilled sparkling apple cider
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, water, and sugar.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and raspberries soften.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing the solids to extract all the juice. Discard the pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine the raspberry syrup, sparkling apple cider, and sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Pour into individual glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to your taste.
- For a deeper color, use more raspberries.
- This mocktail can be prepared in advance. Store the raspberry syrup separately in the refrigerator.
- Add the sparkling components just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, apple, raspberry, sparkling, summer, party, non-alcoholic, refreshing