Description
This Viral Apple Crisp Refresher is a beautifully refreshing and flavorful autumn-inspired drink that combines the sweetness of apple cider and the crisp taste of apple-flavored sparkling soda, enhanced with warming cinnamon and a touch of caramel. Perfect for a quick, cool beverage that evokes the cozy flavors of apple crisp dessert without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Ingredients
- Caramel sauce, to drizzle
- Nugget ice, enough to fill 3/4 of a 16-ounce glass
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 5 ounces apple cider
- 6 ounces Crisp Apple Olipop (or Sprite as substitute)
Garnish
- 1 freeze dried apple slice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Drizzle caramel sauce around the sides and bottom of a 16-ounce glass. Use a generous amount if you prefer a sweeter drink, as this will add a rich caramel flavor throughout.
- Add ice: Fill the glass about three-quarters full with nugget ice to keep the drink chilled without diluting it too quickly.
- Add cinnamon: Sprinkle 1 pinch of ground cinnamon over the ice to infuse the drink with a warm, spicy note that complements the apple flavors.
- Combine liquids: Pour 5 ounces of apple cider into the glass first, then top with 6 ounces of Crisp Apple Olipop or use Sprite as an alternative for a fizzy apple punch.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the refresher with 1 freeze dried apple slice and 1 cinnamon stick to add visual appeal and enhance the apple crisp experience. Serve immediately with a straw to enjoy the refreshing crispness.
Notes
- If Crisp Apple Olipop is unavailable, Sprite is a suitable substitute but adds more sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of caramel sauce to taste, depending on how sweet you want the drink.
- Nugget ice is preferred for slower melting, but regular ice cubes can be used.
- This drink is best served immediately to maintain the carbonation and freshness.
- For a non-alcoholic festive twist, omit any alcohol entirely as this recipe is naturally alcohol-free.
