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Apple cider mimosas

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Mar 10, 2025 | Published: Oct 21, 2020
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Apple cider mimosas are a fun twist on the traditional brunch drink and perfect for sipping on fall mornings. Just 2 ingredients needed!A trio of apple cider mimosas in champagne flutes with slices of apple for garnish.

First of all, a quick happy birthday to my Dad!

We celebrated with him this past weekend (outside and from a distance) but I had to give a quick shout out today. I love you, Dad!

And now, I hope you guys are ready for some fun and festive cocktails!

Today’s recipe for these apple cider mimosas is the first of many I have planned through the rest of the year here on Family Food on the Table.

I am always so focused on the food, I have been a little neglectful of the boozy recipes. Sorry guys! I am working to correct this cause I have so many fun drink recipes to share with you.

And cause it's 2020. And we all need a drink, amIright??

A trio of apple cider mimosas in champagne flutes with spiced rims and slices of apple for garnish.

(Oh, but I have already shared this poinsettia cocktail that is a holiday favorite and another champagne-based drink. Fun fact: That drink recipe was picked up by Women’s World Magazine and published there last year!)

But, back to today.

Apple cider mimosas are such a fun and simple twist on a regular mimosa and are perfect for fall.

The sweetness of the apple cider and the warmth from the spices it has just pairs so well with the bubbly champagne and creates a really great fall sipper.

It’s light, refreshing and just lovely on a cool autumn morning. Or afternoon.

Three apple cider mimosas in champagne flutes with spiced rims and slices of apple for garnish.

(These are also a great alternative for people who have trouble with the acidity in orange juice for regular mimosas.)

And while I am not hosting the regular brunch parties we've had in the past amid this year's craziness, I'm hopeful it won't be too long before we can have get togethers. Cause I can hardly wait to have a big group of friends over to chat and laugh and sip and snack.

You too, I'm sure!

OK, I have a few quick notes coming up on how to make apple cider mimosas. Just tryin’ to be helpful.

If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.

A cocktail station set up with champagne flutes, apple cider in a carafe and a bottle of sparkling wine, with a few apples to the side. Apple cider being poured into champagne flutes that are rimmed with a spiced sugar.

Notes on making apple cider mimosas:

  • A dry/brut champagne is best here because the apple cider has enough sweetness. You can use an actual champagne or a cava or sparkling wine.
  • Homemade apple cider is delicious, but a store-bought version is fine, too.
  • Make sure both the bubbly and apple cider is chilled to make these drinks.
  • You can add a cinnamon sugar rim for your glasses if you want to be fancy.
  • Other possible garnishes include an apple slice or even a cinnamon stick.

The recipe makes a single drink, but of course you can fix as many of these as you like at a time.

Also, of course you can adjust the quantities listed below to suit your tastes. I sometimes want a little extra bubbly for a stronger drink.

Three champagne flutes with a bubbly apple cider cocktail and thin apple slices for garnish.

And in case you’re looking for some more ideas to round out your autumn brunch spread, here’s a few recipes for inspiration.

Brunch recipes to try:

Overnight French toast is a classic in my family and cheesy baked eggs are a great way to serve a crowd. And this pumpkin applesauce bread has a streusel topping and is perfect for a fall breakfast treat.

Or, if you’re looking more for fun finger food fare, check out these cheesy baked breakfast sliders. They go quickly!

Whatever else you're serving, I hope you give these apple cider mimosas a try soon.

Close up of a mimosa made with apple cider, with extra glasses in the background.

Cheers to my favorite month, the cool fall weather, and plenty of bubbly with friends and family.

XO,

Kathryn

P.S. Stay tuned for some other fun holiday drink recipes coming up.

You can also sign up for my free e-newsletter to get all of my new recipes delivered straight to your inbox so you never miss a thing. I’ll even send you my free e-cookbook, Healthy Weeknight Dinners, as a thank you!

Three apple cider mimosas in champagne flutes with spiced rims and slices of apple for garnish.
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Apple cider mimosas

Apple cider mimosas are a fun twist on the traditional brunch drink and perfect for sipping on fall mornings. Just 2 ingredients needed!
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Total Time2 minutes mins
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. champagne (or cava or other sparkling wine), chilled
  • 2 oz. apple cider, chilled

Optional garnishes:

  • Cinnamon sugar rims, apple slices

Instructions

  • If using a sugared rim, dip the tips of each champagne flute in water and then in a shallow dish of cinnamon sugar to coat the edges.
  • Fill each flute halfway with Champagne. Top with the apple cider and serve immediately, garnished with an apple slice if desired.

Notes

A dry/brut champagne is best (instead of a sweeter version) because the apple cider has enough sweetness. You can use an actual champagne or a cava or sparkling wine.
You can adjust the quantities listed above to suit your tastes, such as adding some extra champagne if you'd like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mimosa | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 5mg | Sugar: 7g
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Three modern style champagne glasses with an apple cider sparkling wine drink topped with apple slices.

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  1. Dennis Yannakos

    October 21, 2020 at 8:05 am

    It makes me feel thirsty! Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Kathryn Doherty

      October 21, 2020 at 11:46 am

      Hope you enjoy one soon!

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