Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe
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An apple cider mimosa is one of the best cocktails for fall! With on a few ingredients, you can create the perfect cocktail for your fall brunch, bridal shower or even to add to your list of Thanksgiving cocktails! Try one today.
Everyone typically consider the mimosa a total spring brunch drink. That may be true for the original orange juice version but this apple cider champagne cocktail needs to be at the top of every list of fall drinks. With just a few ingredients, you will have one of the best cocktails for fall (and beyond).
Between tailgating, picnics and fall brunch, I am always searching for great fall drinks. The best cocktails for fall are also usually apple cider mixed drinks because apple cider is so fresh and easy to find this time of year. Nothing beats an apple cider champagne mix either!
Apple Cider Mimosa Ingredients
The great thing about an apple cider mimosa is that you can make it with just two simple ingredients. Of course, you can add a few extra items if you want to dress them up even more.
- Apple Cider – I really like the Trader Joe’s Spiced Apple Cider but any apple cider that you like will work.
- Champagne – Since apple cider typically has a decent amount of sugar, I recommend going with a drier champagne or sparkling wine over prosecco.
- Optional Ingredients
- Caramel Vodka – This adds a deeper flavor to the mimosa but is completely optional. Everyone loves a caramel apple mimosa though so definitely give it a try.
- Cinnamon Sugar – This is perfect for the rim of the glass.
Apple Cider Mimosa Variations
- Swap the caramel vodka for fireball to add extra cinnamon flavor
- Garnish with small cinnamon sticks and fresh apple slices
- Warm up the apple cider before mixing for a warm cocktail
These apple cider mimosas are perfect for all your fall events. I especially love them when our tailgates have to start pretty early in the morning and our more traditional fall drinks (beer, vodka tonics, etc) seem just a little bit too strong. I even have plastic champagne flutes to take to tailgates so I don’t have to worry about the glass ones getting broken.
I am also really excited to add these apple cider mimosas to my list of Thanksgiving cocktails this year. Along with my apple cranberry bourbon punch, I know my fall drinks are covered.
More of the Best Fall Cocktails
- Sparkling Apple and Pear Sangria
- Cinnamon Apple Martini
- Rumchata Iced Coffee Cocktail
- Apple Cider Margaritas
Apple Cider Mimosas
Ingredients
- 2 ounces apple cider
- 2 ounces champagne or sparkling wine
Optional Ingredients
- 2 ounces caramel vodka
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Optional: Dip rim of glass into small amount of apple cider. Then, dip into cinnamon sugar.
- Pour 2 oz of apple cider and 2 oz of caramel vodka, if using, into champagne flute. Stir to combine. Top off with champagne.2 ounces apple cider, 2 ounces champagne or sparkling wine, 2 ounces caramel vodka
Notes
- If not using the caramel vodka, increase champagne to 4 oz.
- Since apple cider and caramel vodka are both relatively sweet, choose a drier champagne or sparkling wine over prosecco or off-dry wine.
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