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Cider Rita

An alcohol-free margarita built on apple cider, lime and orange juice, finished with a splash of sparkling water.

Time
4 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Shaken
Glass
Rocks glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 1 serving.

Garnish: Lime wheel (1 slice), Cinnamon-sugar rim

How to make it

  1. 1

    Shake the cider, lime juice and orange juice with ice.

  2. 2

    Strain into a rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice.

  3. 3

    Top with sparkling water.

  4. 4

    For a pitcher, add ¾ cup cold water per 8 servings and chill at least 2 hours. Add the bubbles just before serving.

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Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • Cocktail shakerChills, mixes and dilutes shaken drinks in about 12 seconds. A two-piece Boston shaker is the bartender standard.
  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Hawthorne strainerThe spring-edged strainer that holds back ice when you pour from a shaker.
  • Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.

Recommended glassware

  • Rocks glassShort and sturdy — for spirit-forward drinks and sours over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Mixistry Thanksgiving Bar recipe cards. Original recipe owned by Mixistry, from the Thanksgiving Bar recipe card pack. Last updated 2026-10-11.

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