Description
A delightful, festive drink that embodies the essence of autumn, perfect for Halloween gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups apple cider (chilled)
- 1 ½ cups sparkling grape juice (white or red)
- 3 cups Sprite (or ginger ale)
- ½ cup colored sugar crystals (for glass rims)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for glass rims)
- ¼ cup corn syrup (for sticking sugar to rims)
- 1 large apple (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- 2 cups water (for spooky ice cubes)
- Few drops green food coloring (for spooky ice cubes)
- Optional vodka, rum, or apple brandy (for alcoholic version)
Instructions
- Prepare Spooky Ice Cubes: Mix water with green food coloring and freeze in Halloween-themed molds.
- Rim the Glasses: Coat glass rims with corn syrup and dip into colored sugar and granulated sugar.
- Assemble the Drinks: Place spooky ice cubes and apple slices into each glass.
- Pour in Cider and Juice: Add ½ cup of chilled apple cider and ¼ cup of sparkling grape juice per glass.
- Top with Sprite: Fill each glass with Sprite until fizzy and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute sparkling water for Sprite. Use organic apple cider for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple cider, fall drinks, Halloween, festive beverage, sparkling drink