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Refreshing Sparkling Grape Cider Mocktail Toast

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A light, festive, and non-alcoholic sparkling grape cider mocktail perfect for any occasion, featuring fresh citrus and bubbly fizz.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup (6 fl oz) chilled sparkling grape cider per serving
  • ¼ cup (2 fl oz) chilled sparkling water or club soda per serving
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice per serving
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lime juice (optional) per serving
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (1 small sprig per glass)
  • Lemon or lime peels for garnish (thin twists or curls)
  • Ice cubes (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: fresh berries (blueberries or blackberries), rosemary sprigs, non-alcoholic ginger beer (as a substitute for some sparkling water)

Instructions

  1. Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Squeeze about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fresh lemon juice per serving into a small bowl or shaker. Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of fresh lime juice if desired.
  3. In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine ¼ cup (2 fl oz) sparkling water with the citrus juice. Stir gently to combine without losing fizz.
  4. Add ice cubes to the glasses or shaker if you want the drink extra cold, stirring gently if in the shaker.
  5. Slowly pour ¾ cup (6 fl oz) chilled sparkling grape cider into each glass to preserve bubbles.
  6. Add the sparkling water and citrus mixture to the glass with cider and gently stir with a long spoon or stirrer to combine flavors.
  7. Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a twist of lemon or lime peel. Optionally add berries or a rosemary sprig.
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy the best fizz and flavor.

Notes

Pour sparkling grape cider and sparkling water slowly over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass to preserve bubbles. Use fresh citrus juice for brightness; bottled juice will diminish flavor. Chill glasses and ingredients for best fizz and refreshment. Prepare citrus and sparkling water mix just before serving and add cider last to keep bubbles lively.

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