5 Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Warm You Up This Fall

1. Spiced Apple Cider Mocktail

Warm, spiced, and perfect for crisp autumn days!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups apple cider

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

• 1 cinnamon stick (optional for garnish)

• Apple slices (optional for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Warm the apple cider in a saucepan over low heat.

2. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup.

3. Pour into mugs, garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices if desired.

4. Serve warm and enjoy the cozy vibes!

2. Cranberry Orange Fizz

A refreshing, tart drink perfect for autumn gatherings.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup cranberry juice

• ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

• ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup

• ½ cup sparkling water

• Fresh cranberries and an orange slice (optional for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine cranberry juice, orange juice, and honey in a shaker with ice. Shake well.

2. Pour into a glass and top with sparkling water.

3. Garnish with fresh cranberries and an orange slice if desired.

3. Soothing Hot Toddy

Ingredients:

• Non Alcoholic Mixer of your choice (not mandatory)

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground ginger (or a slice of fresh ginger)

• 1 cup hot water

• Lemon slice and cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a mug, combine mixer, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, cinnamon, and ginger.

2. Pour hot water over the mixture and stir well until everything is combined.

3. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick.

4. Sip and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors!

4. Maple Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

A warm and rich fall favorite with a twist.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• Whipped cream (optional)

• Chocolate shavings or cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Stir in cocoa powder, maple syrup, and cinnamon until well combined.

3. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a cinnamon stick.

5. Autumn Ginger Apple Fizz

This fall-inspired mocktail brings together the warmth of ginger beer with the tartness of apple and the freshness of lime, perfect for the season!

Ingredients:

• 3 oz apple cider (unsweetened if preferred)

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 4 oz ginger beer

• ½ oz maple syrup (optional for sweetness)

• Apple slices for garnish

• Cinnamon stick for garnish

• Ice

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine apple cider, lime juice, and maple syrup (if using) with ice. Shake well.

2. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

3. Top with ginger beer and gently stir.

4. Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick for an extra fall touch.