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Apple and ginger mocktail
Equally delicious served chilled or warm, this spiced apple and ginger mocktail recipe makes the perfect tipple for autumn nights.

As the darker nights draw in, we find ourselves turning towards warm, autumnal flavours come evening. This spiced apple and ginger mocktail is perfect for the season, and is equally good served chilled over ice, or warmed through to sip by a roaring fire.
The recipe makes enough for a crowd, so it's one to save for Halloween, Bonfire Night, or your next dinner party. For an alcoholic version, add a splash of ginger wine.
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Ingredients
- 1 litre clear apple juice
- 1 litre ginger beer
- Juice 3 limes
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- Mint sprigs, lime wedges and ice to serve
Directions
- Step 1
In a large jug, mix together the apple juice, ginger beer and lime juice. Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
- Step 2
When ready to serve, pour the cocktail into each glass, top with a pinch of spice, then add a sprig of mint, a lime wedge and chunk of ice.
- Step 1

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