Apple Cider Mimosas are simple, delicious and perfect for fall! You deserve such a fun and bubbly treat once in a while. 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!
Apple Cider Mimosas
These apple cider mimosas are the perfect combination of two favorite beverages. A good mimosa is always refreshing, and adding apple cider instead of orange juice is the best way to celebrate autumn.
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!
How to Make Apple Cider Mimosas
Just like any good mimosa, you only need two ingredients to make these little beauties: CHAMPAGNE and APPLE CIDER. Apple cider replaces the typical orange juice in this case.
To make them, just fill a glass with apple cider (1/2 or 3/4 full, depending on what you prefer), then top them off with the champagne.
It’s not rocket science, but I can’t believe it took me so long to try it! These apple cider mimosas are a huge success with everyone who tastes them.
You can garnish the rim with caramel, sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, or anything you love. Such a fun and creative spin on a classic cocktail for fall.
Apple Cider Cocktail
The holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, are such a busy time of year. Let’s make things easier with this cider cocktail recipe.
The next couple months are going to be SO busy. The holidays are a foodies best and busiest time of year. I can’t wait for all the celebrating, baking, family time, and let’s not forget EATING…but first, a cocktail. A delicious and simple cocktail. No better way to unwind than to pop some bubbly and pour it over apple cider. Apple Cider Mimosas for the WIN!
What is the best champagne for mimosas?
Normally I will go with a 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. A mid range version will do just fine.
If you have a favorite, always use that. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Here are some of our other favorite mimosas:
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.
See the recipe card below for details on How to Make Apple Cider Mimosas. Enjoy!
I think you’ll love these other apple cocktails too!
- Caramel Apple Hot Toddy
- Apple Butter Old Fashioned
- Apple Pie on the Rocks
- Cranberry Apple Spiced Cider
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Apple Cider
- 1/4 cup Champagne
- gold and silver sprinkles for rim of glass optional
- apple slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Dip the top of each champagne glass into water and then dip in the sprinkles to coat.
- Pour each champagne glass 1/2-3/4 full with apple cider.
- Top with champagne
- Enjoy!
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 absolutely love that idea!
I have made these BUT instead of dipping glass in water I have used both the cider and the CHAMPAGNE to moisten the rim
This Apple Cider Mimosas absolutely best drink for summer! I found your post from Pinterest! Thanks for sharing, Becky!
CUTE! Sounds yum!
Thanks for the great post! I saw a similar idea where the rim was dipped in caramel and then cinnamon sugar. Sounded awesome too!
They’re just gold sprinkles from the grocery store :)
what did you make the sprinkles with?
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!
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 ;)
That sounds delish!
You might try a cinnamon sugar mix on the rim.
Thank you Hannah! I’m honored!
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
It is! You can use whatever champagne you like best. I think Barefoot is a nice option that’s reasonably priced (not sponsored!)
Isn’t that a bottle of Barefoot Bubbly in the photos?
I haven’t heard of anyone trying that but I love the idea! Sounds delish!!!
Oh yum! I was thinking maybe brown sugar on the rim?
Has anyone done that?
Thank you! :)
Tammi
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, if I wanted to serve this in a drink dispenser already mixed together do you think that would work?
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!!
Omg thank you so much!! Can you tell me what brands you used? Also, I had to tell you my maiden name is hardin!! ?
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!!
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!
Then you just have to get more! :) haha thanks so much for stopping by!!
Such a great idea. Too bad we finished the champagne last weekend. =P
You’re so welcome! Thanks for stopping by and saying hi. Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh my gosh, these look so easy and awesome! I’ve been trying to figure out something easy and tasty to bring to a Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for the idea!
Trish
I actually just got them at the grocery store. By the cupcake decorating stuff :) Thanks for stopping by!
Sounds wonderful and a nice change from the Orange juice. Where did you fine the gold and silver sprinkles:)
Thanks girl! I have one here for you!
Um these look so scrumptious! One is calling my name right now!
Thanks so much Maryanne!
What a great idea! It’s the perfect autumn brunch cocktail! :)
Thanks Erin! Means a lot coming from you :)
I am obsessed with everything about this! It’s completely simple, yet completely brilliant. Gorgeous photos too!!
oooooo! Looking forward to that!
Thank you so much Lia! I know, I had so much Apple Cider laying around! (I also made Apple Cider Mimosa Pops…coming soon! shh) :) Thanks for stopping by
This are Autumn cocktail perfection! Why have I not thought of this before!!!!! I’m going to buy some sparkling wine and make these since we have an inordinate amount of cider right now. Thanks for sharing, and the pics are absolutely lovely!
You are the sweetest!!!
What a creative idea, and they look absolutely gorgeous and perrrrfect for Fall :)