November 11, 2025

Fall into Flavor: 4 Spiced Cider Mocktails for Cozy Gatherings

Looking for the perfect alcohol-free drinks to serve this fall and Thanksgiving season? These four mocktails featuring spiced apple cider (we used Trader Joe's!) bring all the warmth and flavor your guests will love—without the alcohol. Add a full dropper of our Delta 9 THC Chill Drops (3mg THC per full dropper) to any of these recipes for a booze-free buzz with no hangover, just extra relaxation and a gentle calm to help you unwind.

1. Spiced Cider Mule

This refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule combines the cozy warmth of spiced cider with zesty ginger beer and lime.

Single Serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz Spiced Cider

  • 2 oz non-alcoholic ginger beer

  • ½ oz fresh lime juice

  • Ice

  • Garnish: lime wheel, cinnamon stick

  • Optional: 1 dropper full of Thryv Organics Chill Drops

Instructions:

  1. Fill a copper mug (or any glass) with ice

  2. Add spiced cider and lime juice

  3. Top with ginger beer and stir gently

  4. Add Chill Drops if desired

  5. Garnish with a lime wheel and cinnamon stick

Batch Recipe (8 servings)

Combine 4 cups of Spiced Cider and ½ cup of fresh lime juice in a pitcher. When ready to serve, fill mugs with ice, pour mixture, and top each with 2 oz ginger beer. Add Chill Drops to individual servings if desired, then garnish with lime wheels and cinnamon sticks.

2. Spiced Cider "Margarita" Mocktail

This fall-inspired margarita proves you don't need tequila when you've got spiced cider and a show-stopping cinnamon-sugar rim.

Single Serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz Spiced Cider

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

  • 1 oz fresh orange juice

  • ½ oz maple syrup (plus more for rimming)

  • Sugar in the Raw

  • Ground cinnamon

  • Ice

  • Optional: 1 dropper Thryv Organics Chill Drops

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the rim: Pour maple syrup onto a small plate. On another plate, mix Sugar in the Raw with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon

  2. Dip the rim of your glass in maple syrup, then dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture

  3. Add spiced cider, lime juice, orange juice, and maple syrup to a shaker with ice

  4. Shake well and strain into your rimmed glass over fresh ice

  5. Add Chill Drops if desired and stir gently

Batch Recipe (8 servings)

Mix cinnamon and sugar on a plate for rimming. Combine 4 cups of Spiced Cider, 1 cup of fresh lime juice, 1 cup of fresh orange juice, and ½ cup of maple syrup in a large pitcher. Prepare glass rims as directed. Serve over ice and add Chill Drops to individual glasses if desired.

3. Spiced Cider Sparkler

Light, bubbly, and perfectly refreshing—this sparkler features muddled apples for flavor and just the right amount of fizz.

Single Serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz Spiced Cider 
  • 3 oz sparkling water
  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup cubed fresh apple (for muddling)
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Ice
  • Garnish: apple slice or wedge
  • Optional: 1 dropper Thryv Organics Chill Drops

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, muddle chopped apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon until fragrant
  2. Add lemon juice and spiced cider
  3. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice (straining removes the muddled apple bits - leave them in if you prefer texture)
  4. Top with sparkling water
  5. Add Chill Drops if desired and stir gently
  6. Garnish with a fresh apple slice

Batch Recipe (8 servings)

In a large pitcher, muddle 2 cups cubed apples with 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Add 4 cups Spiced Apple Cider and ½ cup lemon juice, let sit 10 minutes to infuse flavor, then strain into a clean pitcher (or leave unstrained if you prefer). When serving, pour over ice in 8 glasses, top each with sparkling water, add Chill Drops if desired, and garnish with apple slices.

4. Fireside Spiced Cider

Sometimes simple is best. This gently warmed cider is the ultimate cozy drink for chilly evenings—perfect for sipping by the fire or serving at holiday gatherings.

Single Serving

Ingredients:

  • 6 oz Spiced Cider

  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (adjust to taste)

  • Garnish: cinnamon stick, orange wheel

  • Optional: 1 dropper Thryv Organics Chill Drops

Instructions:

  1. Gently warm the cider in a small saucepan over medium-low heat (do not boil)

  2. Stir in maple syrup

  3. Pour into your favorite mug

  4. Add Chill Drops if desired and stir

  5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange wheel

Batch Recipe (8 servings)

Warm 6 cups Spiced Cider gently in a large pot over medium-low heat. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup. Pour into individual mugs, add Chill Drops to each if desired, and garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange wheels.

Why Add Chill Drops?

Our Chill Drops are the perfect complement to these fall mocktails. Made with premium hemp-derived Delta9 THC, they add a gentle layer of calm and relaxation to your drink—helping you truly unwind and be present with loved ones during the busy holiday season.

Each dropper contains 3mg of THC, and you can adjust the amount based on your personal preference. Simply add your desired amount to any of these recipes, stir gently, and enjoy.

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