Smoky Apple Cider Paloma Mocktail

This zero-proof twist on the classic Paloma has all the cozy flavors of fall. A
smoky-sweet rim, apple cider, and cinnamon honey syrup create a refreshing
mocktail perfect for festive gatherings.

Servings: 1

Author:

Prep Time:
3 minutes

Total Time:
3 minutes

Course:

Drinks

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

apple cider ginger beer lime juice apple cider vinegar cinnamon honey syrup grapefruit juice

🧂 Ingredients

2.5 oz Apple cider
0.5 oz Apple cider vinegar
1 oz Lime juice
1.25 oz Cinnamon-honey syrup
Ginger beer

for topping
Apple slices

(garnish)
Sugared rosemary

(garnish)

Instructions

1 On a small plate, combine coarse sugar, granulated sugar, chipotle powder, and
cinnamon. Run a grapefruit or lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip
it into the mixture to create the smoky sweet rim.
2 Add ice to your rimmed glass, filling it about three-quarters full.
3 Pour in the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and
cinnamon honey syrup.
4 Gently stir the mixture with a bar spoon to ensure all flavors blend.
5 Leave some room at the top and finish with a splash of ginger beer for fizz.
6 Add sliced apples, sugared rosemary, or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch,
then enjoy immediately.