The Bonfire Bliss Caramel Apple Pie Punch Mocktail

Instructions:

1. Make the Salted Caramel Drizzle: In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat without stirring until deep amber. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
2. Remove the melted sugar from the heat and carefully whisk in the cubed butter until fully incorporated and smooth. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
3. Slowly pour in the warmed heavy cream while whisking continuously. Stir in the sea salt. Set the salted caramel aside to cool slightly; it will thicken as it cools.
4. Prepare the Mocktail Base: In a large pitcher, combine the apple juice, lemon juice, apple pie spice, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until all spices are fully dissolved.
5. Chill the juice mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the spice flavours to marry.
6. Assemble the Punch: Just before serving, fill the pitcher halfway with ice. Pour in the chilled sparkling water (or soda of choice) and gently stir once to combine, preserving the fizz.
7. Serve: Prepare individual glasses by drizzling the interior sides of each glass with about one teaspoon of the cooled caramel sauce before adding ice. Pour the punch mixture into the prepared glasses. Top each glass with an extra drizzle of caramel, a thin apple slice, and a cinnamon stick for stirring.