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apple cider rosemary fizz recipe served over ice with fresh rosemary sprig and apple peel garnish on marble surface, a calming mindful cocktail for fall evenings

Apple Cider Rosemary Fizz

A refreshing, fall-inspired drink that blends apple cider, lemon, maple syrup, and rosemary into a calming ritual. Perfect as a mocktail or cocktail to unwind mindfully.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Drinks/ Cocktails, Mocktails
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mocktail Version
  • 3 oz chilled apple cider
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2-3/4 oz pure maple syrup, to taste
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 rosemary sprig + thin apple slice
Cocktail Version
  • 2 oz cinnamon-apple vodka infusion before topping with sparkling water

Equipment

  • Mixing glass or tumbler
  • Bar spoon
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a glass.
  2. Stir gently and add ice plus the cinnamon stick.
  3. Top with sparkling water.
  4. Garnish with rosemary and apple slice.
  5. Pause before sipping—let the bubbles rise as you breathe.

Notes

This recipe is part of the Thirsty Thursday: Apple Cider Rosemary Fizz & The Earl Grey Accident series.
It symbolizes finding calm in imperfection—each step is a small ritual of presence.