Ingredients
– 3 green apples (preferably Granny Smith variety) They provide the fresh, tart base for the drink.
– 4 tablespoons honey Adds natural sweetness to balance the tartness.
– 2 cups still water Used as the liquid base for simmering the apples.
– Sparkling water or club soda, as needed for fizz Top up the glasses to add effervescence and lightness.
Instructions
1-First, core and dice the 3 green apples into small pieces to release their juices easily.
2-Next, combine the apples, 2 cups of still water, and 4 tablespoons of honey in a large pot, then bring the mixture to a boil.
3-Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, pressing the apples as they soften to extract more flavor, before allowing it to cool.
4-Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or jug to get a smooth apple syrup.
5-Pour about an inch of the syrup into each glass, top with sparkling water or club soda for fizz, and add ice if you want it extra chilly.
6-Finally, serve right away and enjoy the sweet-tart blend that makes this green apple mocktail so appealing.
Last Step:
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🍏 Dice apples just before cooking to prevent browning.
🍯 Adjust honey amount according to your preferred sweetness or tartness.
❄️ To cool the apple syrup faster, move the pot away from direct heat.
🍋 Add a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra zing if desired.
🥂 Vary the syrup-to-sparkling water ratio in each glass to suit individual taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering, straining
- Diet: Non-alcoholic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 31 grams
- Fat: 0.2 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 0.4 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams