Spiced Ginger-Apple Highball
A crisp and spicy highball featuring apple juice, ginger liqueur, and a sparkling finish with a cinnamon twist. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together ginger liqueur, apple juice, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz ginger liqueur
- 2 oz apple juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz club soda
- 1 cinnamon stick
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 thin slice apple slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass halfway with ice cubes. Pour 1.5 oz ginger liqueur, 2 oz apple juice, and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice into the glass.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and mix.
- Step 3: Top with 3 oz club soda and stir once more lightly to combine.
- Step 4: Garnish with a cinnamon stick placed vertically inside the glass and a thin apple slice rested on the rim.
