Description
Caramel Apple Cider Mimosas are a festive fall cocktail made with crisp apple cider, bubbly champagne, and a sweet caramel rim. They’re perfect for brunches, holiday gatherings, or any autumn celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider (chilled)
- 1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (for rimming glasses)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for rimming glasses, optional)
- Apple slices (for garnish)
- Cinnamon sticks (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pour caramel sauce onto a small plate and brown sugar onto another plate.
- Dip the rim of each champagne flute into the caramel, then into the brown sugar to coat.
- Fill each glass halfway with chilled apple cider.
- Top with chilled champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with apple slices or cinnamon sticks if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a dry champagne or sparkling wine to balance the sweetness.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling apple cider.
- Pre-rim and chill ingredients ahead of time for easy assembly.
- Soak apple slices in lemon water to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Poured
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mimosa
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
