Easy Apple Cider Mimosa with Cinnamon Sugar Rim
A simple, three-ingredient fall cocktail combining tart apple cider, crisp prosecco, and a warm cinnamon sugar rim. Perfect for brunch, Thanksgiving mornings, or any cozy gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Apple cider (chilled)
- Prosecco or dry sparkling wine (chilled)
- Apple or lemon wedge (for rimming)
Instructions
- In a small shallow dish, mix together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Run an apple or lemon wedge around the rim of a champagne flute to moisten it. Wipe any excess juice from inside the glass.
- Turn the glass upside down and press the moistened rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating gently for even coverage. Lift straight up and tap off excess.
- Let the rim set for about 30 seconds.
- Fill the glass about one-third full with cold apple cider (about 2-3 ounces).
- Slowly top with prosecco, pouring over the back of a spoon held just above the cider to preserve bubbles. Fill to about an inch from the rim.
- Gently stir once or twice with a long spoon or chopstick.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Chill all ingredients thoroughly before assembling. Let the rim set for 30 seconds to prevent the sugar from sliding off. Use a dry sparkling wine to avoid a cloyingly sweet drink. For a non-alcoholic version, replace prosecco with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mimosa (about 6 ou
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 1620
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 1822
Keywords: apple cider mimosa, fall cocktail, brunch drink, cinnamon sugar rim, easy mimosa, prosecco cocktail, Thanksgiving drink