Apple Ginger Mocktail

Do you love apple season as much as I do? 🍎 My Apple Ginger Mocktail brings fresh apple, ginger and frozen strawberries together in a simple blended drink. It’s a nod to apple-picking season, with a lemony finish and an optional cacao rim for a little mocktail magic. No complicated mixing required. Let’s bring something fresh and festive to your glass!

By Cheryl Martinez

A simple blend of fall flavors

Apple brings sweetness, ginger gives a little warmth and frozen strawberries add fruit flavor and chill. Lemon keeps the combination lively. You don’t need a bar cart to make it feel special.

Prepare the apple

Remove the core and seeds, then chop the apple into pieces your blender can handle. Cut the ginger small too. Blend with the listed water, adding a little more only if needed for your preferred texture.

The cacao rim

Wet the glass rim with lemon and dip it into a small dish of cacao powder before pouring. This is optional; use a light coating if you prefer just a hint of chocolate bitterness alongside the fruit.

Make the flavor work for you

Apple varieties differ in sweetness, and ginger can be assertive. Taste before making changes. An extra splash of water loosens the drink but also softens the flavor, so add it gradually.

Serve while it’s fresh

Pour into your prepared glass and enjoy. Separation is normal in a blended fruit drink, so stir if it sits. If you love herbs with your fruit, my Blueberry Rosemary Mocktail is another fun combination to explore.