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Cinnamon-Spiced Orange & Thyme Mocktail
20 min
Drink
10 ingredients or less
Servings
Total
20 minPrep
10 minCook
5 minCool
5 minFree from
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
gluten
Ingredients
Orange mocktail
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½ cup (120 mL)water
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4sprigs fresh thyme
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½ tspground cinnamon
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2 Tbsp (12 g)freshly grated ginger
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½lemon, juiced
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2 cups (222 g)ice cubes, plus more for shaking
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2 cups (480 mL)orange juice
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2 cups (480 mL)ginger ale
Optional garnish
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cinnamon stick
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sprig fresh thyme
Directions
- Add the water, maple syrup, thyme sprigs, and cinnamon to a small pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it steep for about 3 minutes. Then let it cool to room temperature.
- Fill a shaker or mason jar halfway with ice cubes and strain in the thyme syrup. Add the grated ginger and lemon juice and shake well for 10 seconds.
- Divide the ice cubes between your cups, strain the contents from the shaker over top, and add the orange juice and ginger ale in equal parts.
- Garnish as desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- To turn this mocktail into a cocktail, simply add your favourite whiskey to the shaker.
Storage
- The syrup can be stored in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- The assembled drink is best when enjoyed immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use dried thyme in this orange and cinnamon mocktail?
Yes, you can use dried thyme in this recipe. While fresh thyme provides a brighter flavour, dried thyme is more concentrated. Start with ¼ to ½ teaspoon for four servings and adjust to taste. To avoid bits of thyme in your drink, use a fine mesh strainer when serving.
Can I make this mocktail for holiday gatherings?
Yes, this mocktail is a fantastic fall beverage for holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving or Christmas. To keep the gingerale fizzy, add it just before your guests arrive. For a fun twist, freeze orange juice in ice cube trays instead of using regular ice to prevent dilution as it melts. Your guests will love this refreshing, festive drink!
How can I turn this non-alcoholic drink into a cocktail?
To transform this mocktail into a fall cocktail recipe, simply add your favourite whiskey to the shaker.
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Pleasantly surprised by this drink!
Just made a big batch of this to serve on our “dry” sailboat. I like that it’s not too sweet and how the thyme and cinnamon give it a savory kick.
Made this for Easter Brunch today! Everyone loved it!
I add whiskey to this drink and this is my absolutely favorite winter drink. My friends found the taste refreshing and loved the blend.
My friends love this! Also, I use ginger beer
Love this mocktail. Due to lack of ginger ale in the store, we used "panache". Was delicious too.
Very refreshing and delicious!
Made this drink for my NYE party as a non-alcoholic beverage. It was a hit. Some even said it's like Christmas in mouth.
I've got a huge drinks dispense (glass jar with a tap), and hoping to serve this at a party. Do you think it will work if it's assembled all together and out for a while (with ice)?
Its so delicious and easy ! I also copied your decoration. My guests loved it!
Perfect for Christmas!!! I added honey (not maple syrup) and it’s soo good!! 🥹
This is delicious and perfect for the holidays! I was looking for some yummy alcohol free recipes and trying to swap out for actual cocktails. The perfect combo of citrus, cinnamon, and herbs. Loved it with the ginger beer!
This is great, I love the flavors but it’s too sweet for me. I would use unflavored seltzer in the future instead of ginger ale.
Love ginger beer & this is such a fun flavour addition! Great way to enjoy herbs :)
Love it!
would this drink work well with vodka or rum?
Delicious! Good with bourbon too :) I call this cocktail, “Orange you glad it’s thyme to drink”. Thank you for the recipe.
Absolutely divine and really quick and easy
I tried this one for new years and it is SO TASTY - it's become a staple
I made this on Christmas Eve for my family and we all loved it. My kids thought it was the coolest thing ever!
Really delicious! I didn't have fresh thyme, but dried thyme from my balcony, it worked very well :)
Another fantastic non alcoholic drink! I can also see this as being beneficial if you have a sore throat. Thank you!
YUM, so amazing and easy! We loved it, thank you!
Hi! Can I use dried thyme instead of fresh?
Can I replace maple syrup with honey?
All our guests loved this mocktail and even our kids enjoyed a few sips. Thank you for this inspiration.
It's nice to have a fancy drink during Christmas. I don't drink but don't want to feel left out, so this was perfect, and it tasted so good too! Thank you!
Just made these for xmas and it was a hit! Thanks so much and happy holidays!
I live in a country where maple syrup isn’t available yet so I exchanged it with honey. It was so delicious would do again for a party! Everyone loved it.
This sounds delicious. 🤤 Any ideas how to make this one warm?