Apple Cider Mimosa 🍎🥂🍂 Crisp, Effervescent, and Perfect for Fall Brunch

This fall twist on the classic mimosa swaps orange juice for fresh apple cider, creating a bubbly, lightly spiced drink that’s as festive as it is refreshing.

It’s quick to make, beautiful in the glass, and ideal for brunches, showers, and holiday mornings.

Ingredients (Makes 6 mimosas)

For the mimosas

• 1 bottle chilled sparkling wine or champagne (dry or semi-dry)
• 3 cups chilled apple cider (fresh if possible)
• 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, for added sweetness)

For the garnish (optional)

• Cinnamon-sugar mix (for rimming glasses)
• Thin apple slices
• Cinnamon sticks

Step 1: Prepare the glasses

Mix cinnamon and sugar on a small plate. Lightly moisten the rim of each champagne flute with water or cider, then dip into the cinnamon-sugar mix.

Step 2: Assemble the mimosas

Pour ½ cup chilled apple cider into each flute. Top with sparkling wine, pouring slowly to avoid overflow.

Step 3: Garnish and serve

If desired, add a thin apple slice or a cinnamon stick for garnish. Serve immediately while bubbly.

Flavor Variations

• Use spiced apple cider for a warmer, more aromatic profile
• Swap sparkling wine for sparkling apple cider for a non-alcoholic version
• Add a splash of apple brandy for an extra boozy kick
• Mix in a dash of ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice for seasonal flair

Pro Tips

• Chill both the cider and sparkling wine thoroughly for the best flavor and fizz
• Use a dry sparkling wine to balance the sweetness of the cider
• Assemble just before serving so the bubbles stay lively
• Slice apples thin so they float prettily without weighing down the drink

Final Thoughts

Apple Cider Mimosas are crisp, sparkling, and irresistibly seasonal — the perfect brunch toast for autumn celebrations. They’re simple to make, elegant to serve, and guaranteed to impress.

Pour it. Sip it. Celebrate fall in every bubble. 🍎🥂🍂

🍎 Apple Cider Recipes

Explore All Apple Cider Recipes → From cozy hot drinks to refreshing cocktails, these recipes highlight the crisp, sweet flavor of apple cider.

• 🥂 Apple Cider Mimosa – Bubbly brunch cocktail with a fall twist.
• 🍏 Classic Homemade Apple Cider – Fresh, spiced cider made from scratch.
• 🍺 Classic Hard Apple Cider – Naturally fermented for a crisp, boozy kick.
• 🍹 Apple Cider Cocktail – A simple, refreshing cider-based drink.
• 🍸 Apple Cider Margarita – A fall twist on the classic margarita.
• 🍷 Apple Cider Sangria – Fruity, spiced sangria perfect for parties.
• 🥂 Apple Cider Punch – Crowd-pleasing drink with a festive touch.
• 🔥 Hot Apple Cider – Warming, spiced comfort in a mug.
• 🥘 Crockpot Apple Cider – Slow-cooked cider for rich, deep flavor.
• 🍂 Mulled Apple Cider – Simmered with spices for a holiday favorite.