Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe

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Apple Cider Mimosas are one of my favorite fall treats.

In fact, I love to serve a mimosa anytime for brunch, but there’s something extra special about making this twist on the classic cocktail recipe.

Mimosas are a delicious and refreshing to enjoy a cocktail for an early brunch.

In fact, Mother’s Day simply wouldn’t be the same without them.

But if you’re enjoying a big breakfast or brunch during the Autumn or Winter, these apple cider champagne cocktails are the way to go.

They are one of my favorite fall mimosa recipes.

Apple Cider Mimosas are the perfect fall cocktail

 

Two apple cider mimosas on a table with a bottle of champagne
Enjoy apple cider mimosas all fall. We especially enjoy serving them for Thanksgiving.

 

These sparkling cider mimosas are just as delicious and refreshing as a mimosa made with orange juice.

But that crisp apple cider sweetness is much more seasonal, and pairs perfectly with all kinds of hearty seasonal breakfast dishes and baked goods.

And whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years Day, you simply can’t go wrong with apples.

I would like to offer one word of advice, however.

If you are going to be entertaining guests – be sure to have enough supplies on hand to keep you in mimosas.

In fact, depending on the size of your crowd, you may want to serve them by the punch bowl!

These cocktails are so tasty and easy to make, you might run out of supplies before you know it.

And in some families, that could be downright dangerous!

 

A close up of a champagne flute filled with a mimosa cocktail.
Mimosas with apple cider is one of our favorite fall drinks. Just about everyone loves them, and it’s so easy to make for a crowd and to make a non-alcoholic version too!

 

Ingredients

  • Corn syrup to rim the glasses
  • Sprinkles or sugar for dipping the rim
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ¼-½ cup champagne
  • Optional: Apple slices for garnish

To make the drink you will need: two small plates or bowls wider than your champagne glass (for the sprinkles), a measuring cup or jigger, and champagne flutes.

You may also need a pitcher or punch bowl if you’re multiplying the recipe.

Can I make the cider mimosas by the pitcher?

Our cider mimosa recipe is perfect to make by the pitcher.

Simply multiply the ingredients based on how many servings you require and the capacity of your pitcher.

Alternately, you may prepare a pitcher of apple cider and have your champagne chilling nearby so you may pour the cider from the pitcher.

Then simply top it off with champagne poured directly from the bottle. 

Do I have to use champagne in this recipe?

You may substitute sparkling wine, prosecco, or cava for champagne in this recipe.

They will taste great and be especially helpful if you’re serving on a budget.

We also suggest using your finest champagne for sipping and toasting rather than for mimosas.

You can save money by using a less expensive champagne in a mimosa since the apple cider will be assisting with the flavor. 

How to make Apple Cider Mimosas:

Begin by preparing the gold sprinkles on the champagne flutes.

This step is optional, but it really takes serving this drink to the next level.

Perfect for parties!

Set two small plates or saucers side by side.

On one plate, pour a little bit of corn syrup on the plate.

Pour a little bit of gold sprinkles (or gold sanding sugar) on the other one. 

Turn the flute upside down and first dip the glass in the corn syrup.

Then, dip it again in the sprinkles or sanding sugar.

Turn the glass right side up and set it aside.

Repeat the process for as many glasses as you plan to serve.

Fill the glass about a third of the way full with apple cider.

Top with champagne and enjoy!

 

Dipping two champagne flutes in gold sugar.
Be sure to dip glasses in the sugar careful, particularly if they are fragile.

 

Optional variations:

We love this drink served simply as we’ve instructed above.

But it’s a great base to add some extra flavors too! If you really like to take the drink to the next level, we have some ideas for you. 

You may also drizzle a little bit of caramel sauce into the glass prior to pouring the apple cider and champagne.

Then you have a delicious Caramel Apple Cider mimosa!

Some people call that an Apple Pie Mimosa!

Can I add whisky to the mimosa?

I have a lot of whisky drinkers who read my recipes, and they always want to know– can I add a shot of whisky?

Heck yeah you can!

You can always add a splash of whisky to a mimosa too for a fun twist.

Of course, it makes the drink a bit boozier, so be sure to watch how much you add.

But it tastes great!

We really love a Crown Royal Mimosa, and it tastes so good with the cider. 

And if you’re experimenting with Crown drinks, why not try a shot of Crown Royal’s Royal Apple Flavor?

And of course cinnamon tastes great with apple cider, so a splash of Fireball or other cinnamon whiskey is tasty too!

A Fireball Cider Mimosa is one of our favorite variations.

Naturally, you can also experiment with adding a shot of bourbon or brandy too!

Can I make Apple Cider Mimosas without alcohol?

Yes, you may!

It’s easy to adapt this recipe to make a non-alcoholic apple cider mimosa.

Simply replace the champagne with sparkling white grape juice.

The flavor palate is very similar, and the sparkling white grape juice gives it the fizz characteristic of a mimosa.

More delicious fall cocktail recipes to enjoy:

Bourbon Pecan Pie Cocktail

Crown Royal Whisky Sour Apple Cocktail

Slow Cooker Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Slow Cooker Fireball and Red Hots Spiced Apple Cider

Cinnamon Pear Martini

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Vanilla Espresso

Honeycrisp Apple Moscow Mule

Tuaca Apple Pie Cocktail

Ginger, Apple and Maple Mule

Blueberry Whiskey Corpse Reviver

Salted Caramel White Russian

Pumpkin Spice Infused Bourbon

Cranberry Apple Cider Infused Bourbon

Harry Potter Inspired Pumpkin Juice

Caramel Apple Sangria

Fireball Blackberry Pie Cocktail

Peach and Thyme Gin and Tonic

Spicy Ginger Mule

Blood Orange Punch

Granty Burn Old Fashioned

Viking Glogg

Highland Whiskey Spiked Hot Chocolate

You may also enjoy our round up with lots of ways to enjoy mulled cider too.

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Please let us know how you enjoy our Apple Cider Mimosas recipe.

If you make it yourself, please let us know on Pinterest that you tried it and tag us with #champagneandcoconuts on your Instagram photo.

If you haven’t had a chance to make it yet, be sure to save the recipe on Pinterest so you’ll remember where you found it.

You may enjoy following our Pinterest Board, Mimosa Recipes.

 

Two champagne flutes filled with apple cider mimosas on a table with a stack of apples in the background.
Apple Cider Mimosas are perfect for toasting at your holiday brunch.

 

A close up of a champagne flute filled with a mimosa cocktail.

Apple Cider Mimosas

Jennifer Quisenberry
Our Apple Cider Mimosa recipe is truly one of the most delicious fall cocktails. Made with apple cider and champagne, it's ideal to make by the pitcher or to make ahead for your holiday mimosa bar.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 158 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucers
  • Champagne Flutes
  • Measuring cup or jigger
  • Optional: Pitcher or Punch Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • Corn syrup to rim the glasses
  • Sprinkles or sugar for dipping the rim
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ¼-½ cup champagne
  • Optional: Apple slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Take two saucers, and add a small layer of corn syrup to one and a small layer of sprinkles or sugar to the other.
  • Dip the rim of your glass into the corn syrup, and then the sprinkles or sugar.
  • Add apple cider to the glass.
  • Then fill the glass the rest of the way with champagne.
  • Garnish with apple slices, if desired.

Notes

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal
Keyword Apple Cider Mimosa
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This post was originally published on October 22, 2019. It was updated and republished on August 25, 2020.

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