This easy Gingerbread Mocktail is the ultimate holiday mocktail. This three ingredient mocktail is bursting with festive gingerbread flavor.
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When I say this gingerbread mocktail is the ultimate holiday mocktail, I mean it. The drink is sweet, rich, bright, and has just a bit of that ginger bite!
It is so easy to whip up any time. And great for diy mocktails at holiday parties!
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Why You'll Love This Gingerbread Mocktail
- No Alcohol - of course! This mocktail is still incredibly flavorful and lovely to drink! If you want to add alcohol I give the quantity and type of liquor below
- Dietary needs - besides being alcohol-free this mocktail is plant-based, gluten-free, and can easily be made refined sugar-free
- Quick and easy - this mocktail only takes 5 minutes to make
- Great for kids and adults - the kids can have fun feeling like an adult and the adults can enjoy a cocktail without the effects of alcohol
- Festive flavors - enjoy the bright ginger flavor, balanced with molasses and apple
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Apple Cider: the base of this drink is apple cider! Most apple ciders are naturally refined sugar free - look for one with only apples on the ingredient list
- Gingerbread Syrup: my homemade gingerbread syrup is DIVINE. Truly my best syrup. And so easy to make!
- Ginger Beer or Ginger Kombucha: I used Q's Ginger Beer - it's sweetened with agave! In my cranberry mule mockail recipe I used GT's ginger kombucha.
- Crushed Ice
To rim the glass
Rimming the glass is optional but very fun!
- Gingerbread Syrup or Water: to dip the glass and adhere the sugar. Extra syrup is sticky and works great, but water is just fine too.
- Turbinado or Pearl Sugar: any thicker sugar works. Or you can use white sugar
- Spices: cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. If desired, rim the glass. Mix the sugar and spices and place in a shallow bowl. Dip the rim of the glass in a shallow bowl of water or syrup, then in the sugar mixture.
Step 2. Add the ice to the glass.
Step 3. Pour on the apple cider and gingerbread syrup. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.
Pro Tip: Garnish with an orange twist or cinnamon stick to enhance the gingerbread aroma.
FAQ & Expert Tips
Yes! Mix the cider and syrup in a pitcher, then top individual servings with ginger beer to keep the fizz.
I like using ginger kombucha. Ginger ale or a ginger ale substitute (like Poppi or Zevia) also works well.
Christmas vibes: add a shot of bourbon or rye
Traditional: add a shot of vodka or rum
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to a week. I find that a large mason jar is perfect for efficiently storing leftovers.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for this mocktail. Thank you for alcohol-free drinks everyone can enjoy this holiday season. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Gingerbread Mocktail
Ingredients
- 4 Ounces Apple Cider
- 1 Ounce Gingerbread Syrup
- 2-4 Ounces Ginger Beer or Ginger Kombucha I used Q Mixers Ginger Beer
- ½ Cup Crushed Ice
To rim the glass
- Gingerbread Syrup or Water
- Turbinado or Pearl Sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon Ginger
- Pinch Allspice
- Pinch Nutmeg
Instructions
- If desired, rim the glass. Mix the sugar and spices and place in a shallow bowl. Dip the rim of the glass in a shallow bowl of water or syrup, then in the sugar mixture.
- Add the ice to the glass.
- Pour on the apple cider and gingerbread syrup. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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