APPLE CIDER TONIC

Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

2/3 cup Fresh apple cider or 100% apple juice
2/3 cup Cane sugar
16 oz. 100% apple juice or apple cider, can add small amounts of pear juice
2 cups Ice cubes
½ tsp. Pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. Ginger, freshly grated
16 oz. Sparking water
4 each Cinnamon sticks
¼ cup Fresh cranberries
4 each Apple slices

Instructions

First, pour the 2/3 cup apple cider or juice and 2/3 cup cane sugar into a medium pot.
Bring mixture to medium heat and whisk until the cane sugar dissolves, about 5 to 6 minutes. Avoid bringing mixture to a simmer or boil. This makes a simple syrup.
Pour simple syrup into an airtight container and set aside to use for the tonic.
Add the remaining cider or juice into a blender with ice, vanilla extract and fresh ginger. Puree until smooth.
Pour even amounts of the blended apple cider and vanilla mixture into a glass.
Add 1-2 tsp. of simple syrup to each glass. Top off each drink with sparkling water.
Garnish with cinnamon stick, cranberries and apple slice. Enjoy!

Notes

Servings: 4
Serving Size: 8-10 oz.

Nutrition Information: This drink is high in vitamin C and contains less added sugar compared to other tonics and juices. Gluten-free, nut free, dairy free.