Autumn Harvest Mocktail

Autumn Harvest Mocktail

 3 oz apple cider (cloudy, unfiltered for best flavor)
 1 oz fresh orange juice

 ¾ oz ginger syrup (recipe below or store-bought)

 ½ oz fresh lemon juice
 
Quick Ginger Syrup (makes ~1 cup)
Combine ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water, and ¼ cup sliced fresh ginger in a small saucepan.

Bring to a simmer, stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.

Steep 15 min, strain, cool. Keeps 2 weeks refrigerated.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Add cider, orange juice, ginger syrup, lemon juice, and bitters (if using).
Shake 8–10 seconds until chilled.
Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass or copper mug.

Enjoy!