Easy Apple Cider Mimosas: Best 3-Ingredient Fall Cocktail
A simple, 3-ingredient fall cocktail made with fresh apple cider, dry Prosecco, and a cinnamon sugar rim. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s the perfect bubbly drink for any autumn gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh apple cider per serving
- 1 cup chilled Prosecco or Champagne (Brut) per serving
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rim, per serving)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rim, per serving)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Whisk until evenly distributed.
- Moisten the rim of a champagne flute with a lemon wedge or damp paper towel.
- Dip the moistened rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating to coat evenly. Tap off excess.
- Fill each prepared glass about one-third to one-half full with fresh apple cider (about 1/2 cup or 4 oz).
- Slowly pour chilled Prosecco or Champagne into the glass, filling to the top. Pour slowly down the side to preserve bubbles.
- Gently stir once with a cinnamon stick or long spoon if desired.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh, unfiltered apple cider for best flavor. Always rim glasses before pouring liquid to prevent soggy rims. For a batch, combine cider and sparkling wine in a pitcher and stir gently; rim glasses just before serving. For a non-alcoholic version, replace Prosecco with sparkling apple cider or dry ginger ale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mimosa
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
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