Apple Cider Mimosa

1 cocktail
5 min

Add some extra sparkle to your next celebration with Apple Cider Mimosas. They’re bubbly, lightly sweetened, and a perfect way to say cheers.

The secret ingredient to bringing the flavors of the season to this bubbly cocktail? Spiced Simple Syrup. It’s sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, and infused with cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Not only is it a delicious addition to fall and winter cocktails, it also adds flavor and moisture when brushed over baked goods.

While breakfast or brunch is when we typically think of serving mimosas, you can enjoy this festive cocktail at any time. It’s equally at home for happy hour as it is at the brunch table.

I do hope you enjoy these Apple Cider Mimosas as much as we do. And, while the cinnamon sugar rim is totally optional, it does add a delicious, festive touch.

FAQs:

What kind of champagne should I use for mimosas?Any dry champagne will work for this recipe. You can also use Cava (from Spain) or Prosecco (from Italy).

What’s the difference between apple cider and apple juice?Apple cider is unfiltered and has a tangier flavor than filtered and pasteurized apple juice. Most apple juice also has added sugar which would make the mimosa sweeter, but you could look for unsweetened apple juice if you can’t find apple cider.

Can I turn a mimosa into a mocktail?Absolutely. Simply replace the champagne with seltzer or sparkling water. You could even use ginger ale or a lemon-lime soda.


Ingredients for Apple Cider Mimosas:

Ingredients for an Apple Cider Mimosa.
  • Bubbly: Use a dry Champagne, Cava, or Prosecco.
  • Apple cider: Perfect for celebrating the fall and winter holidays.
  • Spiced simple syrup: Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.


Ingredient Tip:


  • For the best flavor, make sure all of your ingredients are chilled before preparing the mimosas.


How to Prepare an Apple Cider Mimosa:

  • If you’re rimming your champagne flute, mix together cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish. Dip the rim of the glass in simple syrup, then dip into the sugar mixture.
  • Add simple syrup and apple cider to the glass, then top off with champagne.
Add simple syrup to glass.
Pour in apple cider.
Top off with bubbly.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Add a cinnamon sugar rim for added sparkle.
  • Sliced apples or a cinnamon stick garnish add a festive touch.

Ingredient Substitutions:

  • Spiced simple syrup: Try replacing with Fireball or cinnamon schnapps for a cinnamon apple flavored mimosa.


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Recipe details
  • 1  cocktail
  • Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 0 Minutes Total time: 5 min
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Ingredients

  • ½ ounce spiced simple syrup (15 ml)
  • 2 ounces apple cider (59 ml)
  • 4 ounces champagne (118 ml)
Instructions

If you’re rimming your champagne flute, mix together cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish. Dip the rim of the glass in simple syrup, then dip into the sugar mixture.
Add simple syrup and apple cider to the glass, then top off with champagne.
Tips
  • For the best flavor, make sure all of your ingredients are chilled before preparing the mimosas.
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