• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • All Recipes
  • Spring
  • Work With Me
  • About
  • Subscribe

Our Love Language is Food

menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • Spring
  • Work With Me
  • About
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Spring
  • Work With Me
  • About
  • Subscribe
×
Our Love Language is Food > Recipes > Beverages

Published: Oct 11, 2022 by Meredith · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

Apple Cider Mimosa

Sharing is caring!

Jump to Recipe

Mimosas are always a brunch time favorite. An apple cider mimosa is a fun fall twist on the classic! They’re light, bubbly, and a festive way to celebrate any occasion when the leaves start to turn.

close up of an apple cider mimosa with a cinnamon-sugar rim. The champagne flute is surrounded by apples, fall leaves, and a golden linen.

Apple cider mimosas are great for an autumn boozy brunch with your girlfriends, a great addition to a fall bridal shower mimosa bar, or to celebrate occasions of any kind. 

If you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving cocktail, this apple cider mimosa (alongside this cranberry mimosa) would be a fantastic option! I mean, a Thanksgiving mimosa has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? You can even have a special option for the kids by including this easy and delicious Spiced Apple Cider Mocktail on the party the menu.

Jump to:
  • Why You’ll Love This Fall Mimosa
  • Ingredients to Make a Cider Mimosa
  • Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe Variations
  • Apple Cider Vs. Apple Juice
  • What is the Best Champagne for Mimosas?
  • What is the Best Mimosa Ratio?
  • How to Make a Mimosa with Apple Cider
  • Expert Tips for this Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe
  • Love This Recipe? You May Also Enjoy
  • Apple Cider Mimosa

Why You’ll Love This Fall Mimosa

Level of difficulty: Easy. 

Flavor: Apple cider with a bubbly pop of champagne. If you add a cinnamon-sugar rim, each sip will also get a nice hint of fall spices.

Time: It will take you less than 5 minutes to prepare this apple cider mimosa recipe.

Ingredients to Make a Cider Mimosa

ingredients needed to make an apple cider mimosa. the bottle of champagne and container of apple cider is surrounded by apples, fall leaves, a gold linen, and champagne flutes.
  • Apple cider
  • Champagne (or sparkling wine)
  • Optional: ground cinnamon and granulated sugar for a cinnamon-sugar rim, and/or fresh apple slices for garnish

Ingredient Expert Tip

Since no ice is used in the making of a mimosa, you want to make sure the ingredients you plan to use are cold prior to mixing up your drink.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe Variations

  • Try pumpkin pie spice for the rim. Have pumpkin pie spice on hand? Replace the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice for a spiced-sugar rim.
  • Make it into a caramel apple mimosa by using caramel sauce + the cinnamon-sugar mixture to rim your glasses.

Apple Cider Vs. Apple Juice

Apple cider is usually a fresh-pressed juice that is often unfiltered and unpasteurized. Fresh apple cider is seasonal, made during apple season which generally runs from late summer through early fall.

Apple juice is processed to have a longer shelf life. It is usually filtered and pasteurized with a sweeter and smoother taste. 

What is the Best Champagne for Mimosas?

While some will say using a true French champagne is a must for a mimosa, it’s an expensive option. Sparkling wines are an excellent, and more cost effective, alternative. Prosecco, Cava, or Brut are popular choices for making mimosas. 

What is the Best Mimosa Ratio?

The perfect mimosa ratio is based on personal preference. If you’re new to mimosas, start with a 50/50 ratio and adjust from there. I prefer ⅓ juice to ⅔ champagne. My best friend does 99% champagne and 1% juice (you know, to give her drink a little color). 

How to Make a Mimosa with Apple Cider

4 image collage showing how to make an apple cider mimosa with a cinnamon-sugar rim

If adding a cinnamon-sugar rim to your champagne flutes, start by mixing the ground cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Fill another small bowl with water and dip the champagne flute in the water and then immediately into the cinnamon-sugar mix.

Fill champagne flute ⅓ full with apple cider.

Top with champagne (or sparkling wine).

Garnish with a fresh apple slice if desired.

Cheers!

Expert Tips for this Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe

Start with chilled ingredients. Since no ice is used in the making of a mimosa, you want to make sure the ingredients you plan to use are cold. 

Don’t stir your mimosa. The act of pouring your juice and champagne together will mix your drink perfectly. Stirring will make your champagne lose its fizziness faster.

Mini bottles of champagne are perfect if you’re making mimosas for one. I’m a huge fan of mini bottles of champagne because they give you more flexibility! Does only one person at your brunch want a mimosa? No problem! No need to open an entire bottle of champagne. 

Want to make a virgin mimosa? You can! For those who are abstaining from alcohol, replacing the champagne with sparkling grape juice or a sparkling non-alcoholic wine. Making virgin mimosas is a great way to include the kiddos or someone who is pregnant in the festivities! 

two apple cider mimosas with cinnamon-sugar rims sitting on a wooden board surrounded by apples, fall leaves, a golden linen, and a bottle of champagne in the background.

Love This Recipe? You May Also Enjoy

  • Close-up shot of a Cranberry Mimosa cocktail in a champagne flute with cranberries floating in the glass.
    Cranberry Mimosas
  • close up for a champagne flute filled with a classic french 75 cocktail with a lemon twist.
    Classic Recipe for French 75
  • Close-up image of an Apple Cider Bourbon Mule cocktail in a copper mug with a slice of apple and a cinnamon stick in the mug and whole apples on the table.
    Bourbon Cider Mule
  • low ball glass filled to the brim with white wine sangria with vodka. The glass is garnished with a cinnamon stick and surrounded by fresh fruit and more sangria glasses.
    Fall White Sangria with Vodka

Did you make this recipe? Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating & comment below! You can also tag @ourlovelanguageisfood on Instagram & Facebook. Be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get free recipes sent directly to your inbox!

close up of an apple cider mimosa with a cinnamon-sugar rim. The champagne flute is surrounded by apples, fall leaves, and a golden linen.

Apple Cider Mimosa

Meredith
An apple cider mimosa is a fun fall twist on the classic! They’re light, bubbly, and a festive way to celebrate any occasion when the leaves start to turn.
5 from 6 votes
Prevent your screen from going dark
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 82 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Apple Cider
  • Champagne (or Sparkling Wine)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (if making a cinnamon-sugar rim)

Instructions
 

  • If adding a cinnamon-sugar rim to your champagne flutes, start by mixing the ground cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Fill another small bowl with water and dip the champagne flute in the water and then immediately into the cinnamon-sugar mix.
  • Fill champagne flute ⅓ full with apple cider
  • Top with champagne (or sparkling wine)
  • Garnish with a fresh apple slice if desired and enjoy

Notes

*Champagne / Sparkling Wine Options: While some will say using a true French champagne is a must for a mimosa, it’s an expensive option. Sparkling wines are an excellent, and more cost effective, alternative. Prosecco, Cava, or Brut are popular choices for making mimosas.
*What’s the best mimosa ratio? The perfect mimosa ratio is based on personal preference. If you’re new to mimosas, start with a 50/50 ratio and adjust from there. I prefer ⅓ juice to ⅔ champagne. My best friend does 99% champagne and 1% juice (you know, to give her drink a little color).
*Note: the nutrition facts for this recipe were calculated with 2oz of apple cider and 4oz champagne. The nutrition for your cocktail will change based on your ideal ratio of apple cider to champagne used.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

More Beverages

  • Close up of a classic margarita on the rocks in a salt rimmed rocks glass with a lime slice.
    Classic Margarita Recipe
  • Close up of a skinny margarita in a glass rimmed with salt and garnished with a lime wedge and an orange wedge.
    Skinny Margarita Recipe
  • Close up of a coconut lime margarita in a rocks glass rimmed with toasted coconut.
    Coconut Margarita Recipe
  • Close up of a paloma cocktail in a rocks glass with a straw.
    Paloma Cocktail Recipe

Reader Interactions

Comments

    5 from 6 votes (4 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    How many stars would you give this recipe?




  1. Kathleen says

    September 28, 2023 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect for fall brunch! Such a hit with guests!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      September 28, 2023 at 10:32 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed these apple cider mimosas Kathleen! Cheers!

      Reply
  2. David says

    October 14, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    This is something I didn’t know I needed in my life until I saw this. Just wow.

    Reply
    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      October 14, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      Cheers to this my friend! Enjoy!

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Photo of Meredith, creator of Our Love Language is Food, with a cookie sheet filled with dough balls ready to bake next to a stand mixer with more cookie dough.

Hi, I'm Meredith!

I am a Midwest-based foodie and mom working full time by day and sharing my passion for all things food by night. Follow along for great recipes to share with your family and friends. I've got you covered for breakfast, dinner, snack-time, parties, desserts, drinks, and more!

About Meredith →

Cozy Recipes

  • A serving bowl filled with tuscan chicken meatballs and gnocchi topped with parmesan.
    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi

  • A serving plate with a hearty scoop of tuna casserole topped with parsley.
    Stovetop Tuna Casserole

  • a stoneware bowl filled with healthy turkey chili topped with cheese, frito chips, sour cream, and diced red bell peppers. Another bowl of chili sits in the background, along with a small bowl of cheese and bowl of fritos on a wooden board. a white linen and spoons sit in frame too.
    Easy Ground Turkey Chili

  • close up of a white bowl filled with tuscan vegetable soup. The bowl is sitting on a plate with a spoon, and slices of french bread and grated cheese is shown in the background.
    Hearty Tuscan White Bean and Lentil Soup with Kale

Reader Favorites

  • Highball glass filled with this mojito mocktail recipe. The glass has a sprig of mint for garnish and a straw, and is sitting on a cutting board covered in additional mint and lime wedges.
    Mocktail Mojito

  • A full wheat germ muffin and a muffin that's cut in half with butter on a white serving plate
    Wheat Germ Muffins (Nutritious & Delicious Muffins)

  • a bowl of white chicken chili with a hand taking a spoonful of chili to eat.
    White Chicken Chili with Bacon

  • Cocoa pebbles treats cut into squares sitting in a 9x13 pan.
    Chocolate Krispie Treats (with Cocoa Pebbles or Krispies)

Let's Be Social!

Footer

↑ back to top

Explore

  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Work With Me

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

At no cost to you, as an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases from affiliate links on my website.

Copyright © 2021-2025 Our Love Language is Food LLC

Please Rate & Comment!

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.