Description

A sparkling apple cider cocktail with blackberry syrup for a moody hue, optional spiced rum, and festive garnishes. Easy to batch for a Halloween punch or serve as a zero-proof mocktail.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups chilled apple cider

3/4 cup blackberry syrup or puree

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 to 1 1/2 cups sparkling water or Prosecco

1 to 1 1/4 cups spiced rum, bourbon, or vodka (optional)

1 medium apple, thinly sliced

1 cup fresh blackberries

Ice, as needed

6 cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Edible glitter or a small piece of food-grade dry ice, optional

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, combine apple cider, blackberry syrup, and lemon juice; stir well.

2. Add rum, bourbon, or vodka if using; stir to combine.

3. Add apple slices and blackberries to the pitcher.

4. Fill glasses with ice. Just before serving, top the pitcher with sparkling water or Prosecco and stir gently.

5. Pour into glasses and garnish with a cinnamon stick and extra fruit.

6. Optional: Add a pinch of edible glitter or a tiny piece of food-grade dry ice for a smoky effect (handle carefully and do not ingest solid dry ice).

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 170 kcal
Sodium: 10 mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Protein: 0 g