Red Grape Tart Cherry Mocktail
A polished red grape and apple mocktail with tart cherry, maple, tea tannins, and a cozy cinnamon garnish.

Ingredients
- Ice
- 2 ounces chilled strong black tea
- 1 ounce unsweetened red grape juice
- 1 ounce apple cider
- 1/2 ounce tart cherry juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 ounce maple syrup
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Apple slice, for garnish
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for garnish
Directions
- Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the black tea, red grape juice, apple cider, tart cherry juice, lemon juice, maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Stir well until the outside of the glass feels cold, about thirty seconds. Taste and add a small squeeze of lemon if you want a sharper finish.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or small cocktail glass. Garnish with an apple slice dusted lightly with cinnamon or nutmeg.