Cinnamon Orange Spiced Mocktail

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp Watkins Thyme (or 1 sprig if using whole)
• ¼ tsp Watkins Ground Cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp Watkins Ground Ginger
• 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup orange juice
• ½ cup ginger ale
• Ice
• Extra thyme + orange slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Make the Spiced Syrup
   • Pour water into a small saucepan and add maple syrup Watkins Thyme, and Watkins Ground Cinnamon
   • Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and let the mixture steam and infuse.
2. Steep & Cool
   • After simmering for a minute or two, remove from heat. Let it steep for a few minutes, then cool slightly.
3. Strain & Build the Base
   • Strain the thyme syrup into a shaker or mason jar filled halfway with ice.
   • Add Watkins Ground Ginger and squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
4. Shake
   • Seal the shaker and shake for about 10 seconds until chilled and lightly frothy.
5. Assemble
   • Fill serving glasses with ice.
   • Strain the spiced mixture evenly into each glass.
6. Top & Combine
   • Pour in orange juice and ginger ale in equal parts.
   • Stir gently to combine.
7. Garnish & Serve
   • Finish with a sprig of thyme and a fresh orange slice.
   • Serve immediately—bright citrus, warm spice, and a wintery herbal note in every sip.