Best Easy Cozy Apple Cider Mimosa with Cinnamon Sugar Rim
A quick and easy mimosa made with apple cider, champagne, and a cinnamon sugar rim using a maple syrup trick for perfect adhesion. Perfect for cozy evenings and brunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces apple cider (fresh, unfiltered preferred)
- 4 ounces champagne or sparkling wine (dry brut recommended)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Apple slices (for garnish, optional)
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed.
- In another shallow dish, pour about 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup.
- Dip the rim of a champagne flute into the maple syrup, rotating gently to coat. Let excess drip off.
- Immediately dip the wet rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, pressing gently and rotating for even coverage. Tap off loose sugar.
- Add ice cubes to the glass if desired.
- Pour 4 ounces apple cider into the glass.
- Slowly pour 4 ounces champagne or sparkling wine over the cider, pouring at an angle to preserve bubbles.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice or cinnamon stick if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for best results. Don’t stir after pouring champagne. The cinnamon sugar rim stays crunchy for about 10-15 minutes. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mimosa
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
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