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Cozy Harvest Apple Cider Mimosas

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A warm, spiced autumn brunch drink made with fresh-pressed apple cider, dry sparkling wine, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy-to-make mimosa is a crowd-pleaser that captures the essence of fall.

Ingredients

  • Fresh-pressed apple cider (not apple juice)
  • Dry Brut Champagne or Prosecco
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Fresh nutmeg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Star anise (optional)
  • Orange slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pour fresh apple cider into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, and freshly grated nutmeg to the warm cider. Let steep for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and remove the cinnamon sticks and star anise. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Allow the spiced cider to cool to room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  5. Ensure sparkling wine is very cold (chill in freezer for 15-20 minutes prior to serving).
  6. Pour the cooled spiced cider into a large glass pitcher.
  7. Slowly pour the cold sparkling wine into the cider (ratio of 2 parts cider to 1 part wine) down the side of the pitcher to preserve bubbles.
  8. Add orange slices to the pitcher for garnish.
  9. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not boil the cider as it will cook off the fresh apple flavor. Ensure sparkling wine is very cold to maintain carbonation. The spiced cider base can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge. Do not mix with sparkling wine until ready to serve to prevent flatness. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling wine with sparkling water or ginger ale.

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