Easy Sparkling Apple Cider Mimosa: A 5-Minute Fall Cocktail
A quick and easy fall cocktail made with sparkling apple cider and champagne, perfect for last-minute gatherings. This 5-minute recipe delivers a crisp, balanced mimosa that’s a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (470 ml) sparkling apple cider, chilled
- 1 cup (235 ml) champagne or prosecco, chilled (dry brut recommended)
- Apple slices (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith), for garnish
- Cinnamon sticks, optional, for garnish
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the sparkling apple cider and champagne in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prepare garnishes: wash apples and rosemary, slice apples thinly (about 1/8 inch thick). Set aside with cinnamon sticks.
- For each glass, pour about 2/3 cup (160 ml) of chilled sparkling apple cider, filling the glass about two-thirds full.
- Slowly pour about 1/3 cup (80 ml) of chilled champagne into each glass, pouring gently down the side to preserve bubbles.
- Add garnishes: drop an apple slice into each glass, add a cinnamon stick if using, and tuck a rosemary sprig alongside.
- Serve immediately within 5 minutes of pouring for best fizz and temperature.
Notes
For best results, use a dry brut champagne to balance the sweetness of the cider. Do not add ice cubes as they will dilute the drink. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with non-alcoholic sparkling wine or ginger ale. To prevent apple slices from browning, soak them in cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice for 5 minutes before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mimosa (about 1 cu
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 17
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