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Sparkling Rosemary Apple Cider

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Oct 20, 2024

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All things party are wrapped up in this earthy, tartly sweet Sparkling Rosemary Apple Cider! Elegant, easy and unforgettable, this non-alcoholic party drink will easily carry you all the way through fall to New Year’s Eve.

Serve cozy, seasonal Rosemary Apple Cider at you holiday parties


The cozy flavors of apple, rosemary and warm spices were made to celebrate the holidays! Enjoy them all in this gorgeous seasonal little sipper made of apple cider, rosemary simple syrup (recipe below), bubbly ginger ale and a splash of citrusy orange juice.

Rosemary Apple Cider is the perfect partner for party appetizers and charcuterie boards. You are going to be dreaming up ways to serve this pretty punch every chance you get!

RELATED RECIPE: Spiced Caramel Apple Cider (crock pot)

Perfect for festive holiday parties, Sparkling Rosemary Apple Cider made with Rosemary simple syrup.

Serve Sparkling Rosemary Apple Cider Hot or Cold

This herby spiced apple cider really leans into the season with the ability to be served hot or cold.

To serve cold, simply chill before serving. To serve hot, pour into a 2-3 quart sauce pan and warm on low heat on the stove top or use a crock pot on a low setting. Serve with a ladle. Think Moscow mule mugs for an extra bit of cozy, and get ready for your home to smell amazing!

It's easy to make Rosemary Apple Cider and then serve either hot or cold.

I’ll walk through an overview of ingredients & steps in this section along with helpful tips!

Look for specifics at the end of the post in the recipe card.

Ingredients

  • apple cider
  • ginger ale
  • vanilla extract
  • orange juice
  • Rosemary simple syrup (rosemary + sugar, recipe below)
Serve this non alcoholic drink at Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve or all fall and winter long.

How to Make Rosemary Apple Cider

This festive drink recipe is simple to make and the Rosemary simple syrup makes your house smell wonderful!

  • In a 2 quart pitcher, drink dispenser or punch bowl, mix together all of the ingredients.
  • Float an apple slice and a few sprigs of Rosemary in the drink.
  • For a little something extra, dip the rim of your glasses in the rosemary simple syrup and then in Turbinado sugar. (I got a little carried away with mine and made a huge sugared rim! I kind of like it though- anything with sparkles…)
  • I poured ½ cup (4 ounce) servings for the photos (which was plenty when we sipped later) and garnished with more Rosemary and a small apple slice.
festive, seasonal, easy to make, rosemary apple cider

How to Make Rosemary Simple Syrup

Heat 1 cup of water in a small sauce pan over low heat. Stir in 1 cup of sugar, stirring until it dissolves. Allow sugar water to come to a simmer.

Add 3 large Rosemary sprigs. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove sauce pan from heat and let the Rosemary steep for 30 minutes. (The longer it steeps, the stronger it gets.) Remove the Rosemary sprigs and use this simple syrup in this recipe and others!

Other Festive Drink Recipes to Love

  • Spiced Caramel Apple Cider (crock pot)
  • Red Hot Cranberry Cider
  • Pomegranate Lime Punch
  • Ruby Grapefruit Punch
  • Classic Southern Coffee Punch
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Serve cozy, seasonal Rosemary Apple Cider at you holiday parties

Sparkling Rosemary Apple Cider

All things party are wrapped up in this earthy, tartly sweet Sparkling Rosemary Apple Cider! Elegant, easy and unforgettable, this non-alcoholic party drink will easily carry you all the way through fall to New Year's Eve.
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Course: Appetizer, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, holiday, New Year’s Eve, party, thanksgiving
Servings: 6 people
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Ingredients

  • 64 ounces apple cider (64 ounces = ½ gallon)
  • 3 cups ginger ale
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rosemary simple syrup
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Instructions

  • In a 2 quart pitcher, mix all ingredients together. Garnish with sprigs of Rosemary and apple slices, if desired.
  • Sip away!
Serve cozy, seasonal Rosemary Apple Cider at you holiday parties
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All things party are wrapped up in this earthy, tartly sweet Sparkling Rosemary Apple Cider!  Elegant, easy and unforgettable, this non-alcoholic party drink will easily carry you from fall to New Year's Eve.

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