APPLE CIDER TONIC

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Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Fresh apple cider or 100% apple juice
  • 2/3 cup Cane sugar
  • 16 oz. 100% apple juice or apple cider, can add small amounts of pear juice
  • 2 cups Ice cubes
  • ½ tsp. Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. Ginger, freshly grated
  • 16 oz. Sparking water
  • 4 each Cinnamon sticks
  • ¼ cup Fresh cranberries
  • 4 each Apple slices

Instructions

  • First, pour the 2/3 cup apple cider or juice and 2/3 cup cane sugar into a medium pot.
  • Bring mixture to medium heat and whisk until the cane sugar dissolves, about 5 to 6 minutes. Avoid bringing mixture to a simmer or boil. This makes a simple syrup.
  • Pour simple syrup into an airtight container and set aside to use for the tonic.
  • Add the remaining cider or juice into a blender with ice, vanilla extract and fresh ginger. Puree until smooth.
  • Pour even amounts of the blended apple cider and vanilla mixture into a glass.
  • Add 1-2 tsp. of simple syrup to each glass. Top off each drink with sparkling water.
  • Garnish with cinnamon stick, cranberries and apple slice. Enjoy!

Notes

Servings: 4
Serving Size: 8-10 oz.
Nutrition Information: This drink is high in vitamin C and contains less added sugar compared to other tonics and juices. Gluten-free, nut free, dairy free.

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