Holiday Mocktail Recipe

For the Juniper-Ginger Syrup: Heat the sugar, juniper berries, ginger, and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat the moment the water begins to boil, let cool, then strain into a separate container. Note: syrup will keep for up to one week in refrigerator stored in a sealed container. 

For the House Cider: Combine all ingredients in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for thirty minutes or until the air is fragrant. Remove from heat, let cool, and strain into a separate container. Note: House Cider will keep for up to 5 days in refrigerator stored in a sealed container.  

For the Mocktail: Combine all the ingredients except the soda water, cranberry spear, and orange peel in a shaker with ice, shake until well-chilled. Strain into a glass with fresh ice, top with soda water, and garnish with a sugared cranberry spear and a flamed orange peel (see instructions below). 

Extra Notes: To flame an orange peel, cut a two-inch orange peel, hold the peel between your finger and thumb with the skin of the peel facing away from you. Using a lit wooden match, held above the glass, squeeze the orange oil into the flame. The oils will burn up, making a little fireball. Rub the flamed orange peel around the rim of the glass and then garnish.