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Spiced Honey Mocktail for Fall Nights

Spiced Honey Mocktail for Fall Nights

  • Author: Eric
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

The Spiced Honey Mocktail for Fall Nights is a warm, comforting beverage combining natural sweetness and cozy autumn spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make mocktail features cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and citrus flavors balanced with honey and apple cider vinegar. Suitable for all ages, it can be served warm or chilled and customized to your liking.

Ingredients

Scale

Spiced Base Ingredients

  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 4 fresh ginger slices
  • 1 strip orange peel

Sweetening and Balancing

  • 2 tablespoons honey (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)

Optional Texture

  • Pinch of natural gelling agent (such as pectin or agar)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Spiced Base: In a saucepan, combine filtered water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, fresh ginger slices, and orange peel. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and allow the spices to infuse for 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Sweeten and Balance: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain out the solids. While the spiced water is still warm, stir in honey (natural), lemon juice (natural), and apple cider vinegar (natural) until fully dissolved and evenly combined.
  3. Incorporate Optional Texture: If a thicker texture is desired, gently whisk in a pinch of natural gelling agent according to the package instructions, ensuring it blends smoothly into the warm mixture.
  4. Chill or Serve Warm: Decide whether to serve the mocktail warm to provide comfort on cold evenings or let it cool in the refrigerator for a refreshing twist. The flavors will remain beautifully developed either way.

Notes

  • Use fresh cinnamon sticks and whole cloves for the best flavor impact.
  • Adjust the honey (natural) sweetness gradually to suit your taste preferences.
  • Always use fresh lemon juice (natural) to maintain brightness and freshness.
  • Strain the spiced base thoroughly to avoid spice bits in the final drink.
  • Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: spiced honey mocktail, fall drink, non-alcoholic beverage, autumn mocktail, cozy drink, warm mocktail, cinnamon drink, ginger drink

Find it online: https://smartmealsguide.com/spiced-honey-mocktail-for-fall-nights/