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Easy Apple Cider Mimosa: Best 5-Minute Fall Brunch Drink

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A quick and easy fall brunch drink combining chilled apple cider and dry sparkling wine with a cinnamon sugar rim. Ready in under five minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider, chilled
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) champagne or sparkling wine, chilled (brut, cava, or prosecco recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Ice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: Mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon on a small plate. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a glass, then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar, rotating to coat evenly. Tap off excess and let set for a minute.
  2. Chill your ingredients: Ensure both apple cider and champagne are well-chilled before starting. Refrigerate cider overnight and champagne for at least an hour before serving.
  3. Pour the apple cider: Fill the prepared glass about one-third full with apple cider (about 1/3 cup per glass). Adjust ratio to taste.
  4. Top with champagne: Slowly pour chilled champagne over the cider, pouring gently down the side of the glass to preserve bubbles. Fill almost to the top.
  5. Give it a gentle stir: Use a long spoon or chopstick to gently combine the cider and champagne without knocking out carbonation.
  6. Garnish and serve: Add an ice cube if desired. Garnish with a thin apple slice or cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use a dry sparkling wine (brut or extra brut) to balance the sweetness of the apple cider. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale. The cinnamon sugar rim can be prepared up to an hour in advance. For best results, serve immediately as bubbles will fade within 30-60 minutes.

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