Easy Kid-Friendly Apple Cider Mimosa Bar for Brunch
A build-your-own apple cider mimosa bar that’s perfect for family brunch. Made with sparkling cider, fresh fruit, and fun garnishes, it’s a non-alcoholic treat kids and adults will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider, chilled
- 2 bottles (750 ml each) sparkling white grape juice, chilled
- 1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling apple cider, chilled
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
- 1 orange, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 6–8 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons edible glitter or sparkling sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the apple cider, sparkling white grape juice, and sparkling apple cider overnight.
- Wash and dry the raspberries and blueberries. Pop the pomegranate arils out of the shell. Slice the apple and orange into thin rounds, then cut the orange slices into half-moons. Toss apple slices in lemon juice if prepping more than an hour ahead.
- Set out small bowls and fill them with the fruit, cinnamon sticks, mint leaves, and sweeteners. Arrange in a row so kids can move down the line easily.
- Pour the chilled apple cider into one pitcher, the sparkling white grape juice into another, and the sparkling apple cider into a third pitcher. Label each one.
- Stack cups at the beginning of the line. Use sturdy plastic or glass cups.
- Let kids build their drinks: first pick fruit and drop into cup, then add a cinnamon stick or mint leaves. Pour apple cider halfway up the cup, then top with sparkling white grape juice. Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of edible glitter or sparkling sugar on top.
- Stir gently with the cinnamon stick and serve immediately.
Notes
Chill all ingredients overnight for best results. Avoid overfilling cups with fruit to prevent overflow. For a lower-sugar version, use plain sparkling water instead of white grape juice. For toddlers, use plastic cups with lids and straws, and skip honey for children under one year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mimosa (8 ounces)
- Calories: 110130
- Sugar: 2428
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2832
- Fiber: 12
Keywords: apple cider mimosa, kid-friendly brunch, non-alcoholic mimosa, build-your-own mimosa bar, family brunch, sparkling cider, fall brunch