Apple Cider Mimosas are simple, delicious, and perfect for fall! Everybody deserves a fun and bubbly treat once in a while, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time for this Apple Cider Cocktail– especially one as easy and tasty as this. I love a good mimosa recipe, and this is my favorite one for the holidays!
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Apple Cider Mimosas
I really love the simplicity of mimosas. They’re the perfect way to celebrate any occasion, start the day, or just unwind. Nothing a little bubbly can’t fix! Apple cider is another favorite, especially this time of year.
I’ve already used it to make two delicious apple cider cocktails, Apple Pie Punch and Apple Pie Sangria.
Despite my love for these two drinks, I never considered blending them together! But once I took my first sip of this Apple Cider Mimosa, I knew I had a new favorite simple cocktail recipe.
We have been making it at Thanksgiving celebrations ever since! This apple cocktail is just what you need for your autumn celebrations!
Why You’ll Love Apple Cider Mimosas
- Festively fall: Nothing says autumn like apples, and the cider in this mimosa emphasizes the season.
- Easy: Mimosas are as simple as juice plus champagne!
- Great for brunch: Mimosas are a natural at brunch time….as well as cocktail hour, or when guests drop by. It’s easy to have these ingredients on hand and ready to mix.
Ingredients
- Gold and silver sprinkles: for rimming the glasses
- Apple cider: Cider is made from apples that are washed, cut and ground into an apple mash, and then pressed into a juice with no heat used. Apple juice is heat-treated and highly filtered. It’s a much milder choice, but if it’s all you’ve got, it’ll work.
- Champagne: Champagne is a specific sparkling white wine that comes from the Champagne region of France. Other bubbly drinks include sparkling white grape juice(non-alcoholic), Prosecco, sparkling white wine, and Cava.
- Apple slices: for garnish
How to Make Apple Cider Mimosas
- Dip the top of each champagne flute into the water and then dip in the sprinkles to coat.
- Pour each champagne glass half to 3/4 full with apple cider.
- Top with champagne.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
- Enjoy!
What’s So Special About Mimosas?
Mimosas are special because champagne is special! It gives an elegant feel to anything you make with it, and mimosas are no exception.
The secret, though, is that there isn’t anything much easier to make! You only need two ingredients to make these little beauties: CHAMPAGNE and APPLE CIDER. Apple cider replaces the typical orange juice for mimosas in this case.
What is the Best Champagne for Mimosas?
Normally I will go with mid-range champagne for mimosas, in the $15-$25 range. I hardly ever spend more than that. When making champagne cocktails you are mixing the champagne with juice or other alcohol so there’s no reason to splurge too much on just the champagne.
Champagne is one type of sparkling white wine. Look around in the store, or ask the attendant for Champagne alternatives if you want to try something different.
This Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe is one of my very favorites on the site. I hope you enjoy and it graces your holiday tables with grace! We love to serve these fun mimosas with brunch.
More Apple Cocktail Recipes
We love these Apple Cider Mimosas, but don’t stop there! Be sure to try these other easy apple cocktails for Fall.
See the recipe card below for details on How to Make Apple Cider Mimosas. Enjoy!
Apple Cider Mimosas
Ingredients
- gold and silver sprinkles for rim of glass optional
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup Champagne or other sparkling white wine
- 2 apple slices for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Dip the top of each champagne glass into water and then dip in the sprinkles to coat.
- Fill each champagne glass half to 3/4 full with apple cider.
- Top with champagne
- Add an apple slice (optional) for garnish.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
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Apple cider ..can I use sparking wine instead of champagne???
These looking amazing!!! What brand of apple cider did you use and did you use spiced apple cider or just plain?
I have made these BUT instead of dipping glass in water I have used both the cider and the CHAMPAGNE to moisten the rim
I absolutely love that idea!
This Apple Cider Mimosas absolutely best drink for summer! I found your post from Pinterest! Thanks for sharing, Becky!
what did you make the sprinkles with?
They’re just gold sprinkles from the grocery store :)
Thanks for the great post! I saw a similar idea where the rim was dipped in caramel and then cinnamon sugar. Sounded awesome too!
CUTE! Sounds yum!
I’m kicking myself for not seeing this before Fall was over… its still happening very very soon. Thank so much for sharing! And your pictures are gorgeous.. I’m still learning the fine art of food photography ;)
Thank you!!! As long as there is apple cider in the stores, I’m making this. And when there’s not, I’m making it with some apple juice and cinnamon :) LOL! Thanks for topping by and for the sweet comments!
These are FANTASTIC!!! I’m obsessed with brunching and mimosas and bloody mary’s sit is….but then throw in a way to “Autumn-ize” my favorite drink and I’m DONE for!!! Just including this recipe in my blog as a Brunch Idea for my Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu Planner…..so thanks for the brilliant idea/recipe <3
Thank you Hannah! I’m honored!
Oh yum! I was thinking maybe brown sugar on the rim?
Has anyone done that?
Thank you! :)
Tammi
I haven’t heard of anyone trying that but I love the idea! Sounds delish!!!
You might try a cinnamon sugar mix on the rim.
That sounds delish!
Hi, if I wanted to serve this in a drink dispenser already mixed together do you think that would work?
It would be possible but it would lose some of its zip as the Champagne would fizzle. I definitely think it’s possible, but if you’re able to make them fresh they will be better and more bubbly. Hope you love them!
hi i would love to make this next wk for my sisters shower what is the measurements you used and how much should I make to make one big batch for like 25 guests?? Thank you!
Hey Katy!! This would be a great drink for a shower! Since it’s pretty much just champagne and apple cider, it should be super easy for a crowd! You’ll need probably 2 large jugs of cider and I would get 5-6 or so champagne bottles. Depending on your pour you will get about 4 glasses out of each bottle. You could make them heavy on the cider of course and use less champagne. But you could just have the glasses full of cider and then top with champagne when you’re ready to serve. Hope you love it, thanks so much for saying hi!!
Omg thank you so much!! Can you tell me what brands you used? Also, I had to tell you my maiden name is hardin!! ?
Oh cool, small world!!! You know, I don’t remember exactly what champagne brand I used. I tend to go with a middle tier brand. So not the cheapest, but maybe a step up from the cheapest :). Since you’re adding the juice it doesn’t have to be the best champagne ever. Pick a bottle you love (or a bottle that is the right color for your party!) and you’ll be good to go. Let me know how you like them!!
Isn’t that a bottle of Barefoot Bubbly in the photos?
It is! You can use whatever champagne you like best. I think Barefoot is a nice option that’s reasonably priced (not sponsored!)