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This apple cider mimosa is unique in the best way, effervescent, and has nuanced, nostalgic flavor. I love the way the champagne cuts the apple cider’s sweetness, and a cinnamon sugar rim makes it feel festive. This apple cider champagne cocktail is part warm spices, part bubbly goodness, and 100% what I want to sip while sitting cozy by the fire. It’s fancy without being fussy and incredibly easy to make. While I love a party-ready bowl of Christmas Punch, Champagne Punch, or Mulled Wine, this cocktail is ideal for a small gathering or intimate night at home, which perfectly suits my holiday plans this year. The recipe makes two cocktails as written (like this Kir Royale), but you can easily scale it up to serve a larger group (or if you want to have seconds). Break out the bubbly, grab your champagne flutes, and let’s toast to this fabulous and delicious apple cider mimosa!

How to Make an Apple Cider Mimosa

The Ingredients

Apple Cider. Apple cider goes well with alcohol and especially champagne and brandy (and bourbon in this Apple Cider Cocktail). Its signature flavor makes this the perfect easy fall cocktail. You could even use my homemade Apple Cider recipe!Champagne. The kind of champagne you use for mimosas is up to you. I recommend choosing something dry (look for “Brut” which is actually drier than even “dry” or “extra dry”) that you enjoy but save the top-shelf choices for drinking by themselves. Prosecco, cava, or another sparkling wine would also be great here. Brandy. In addition to apple cider and champagne, I added a bit of brandy to the recipe. It balances the apple cider’s light, juicy flavor and gives the cocktail the heft it needs to transition from mid-morning spritzer to evening cocktail sipper.

The Directions

How to Serve Apple Cider Mimosas

While these mimosas are scrumptious on their own, a fun garnish or coated rim can take your cocktail game to the next level. Here are a few of my favorite ideas: For a cinnamon spin, make this apple cider mimosa with Fireball (I have not yet tried it, but I think it could be a fun option to taste test!).

Apple Slices. My favorite garnish option.Cinnamon + Sugar. A delicious, fun, and festive way to rim your glasses!Caramel. A caramel apple cider mimosa would be sweet and delicious for a dessert drink. Use caramel vodka in place of the brandy. For something extra sweet, drizzle in inside of the glasses with a little caramel. Cinnamon Sticks. Place a cinnamon stick in each glass for a flavorful garnish.

Recommended Tools to Make Apple Cider Cocktails

Jigger. Precise measurements every time. Champagne Flutes. I love this stylish, inexpensive set. Dishwasher safe!Apple Corer. If you’re using apple slices as a garnish, this tool will help speed up the process.