Apple Cider Mimosa

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Cocktail History

The Apple Cider Mimosa is an autumn cocktail that was created by Laura Rege of Delish, an online food and beverage blog. The recipe uses the original Mimosa template that calls for sparkling wine and fruit juice, but instead of citrus, this fall-inspired version mixes in fresh apple cider and a dash of cinnamon, making it perfect for an autumn brunch.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Sparkling Wine: This is a carbonated wine made with white or red grapes. I used La Marca Prosecco.

Apple Cider: This is a beverage made with freshly pressed apple juice and baking spices. I used The Glass Orchard Apple Cider.

Ground Cinnamon: This is a spice. I used Simply Organic Ground Cinnamon.

Apple: This is a red fruit with a mealy texture. I used a Honeycrisp apple.

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.

Apple Corer: This is used to core and slice apples. I used the OXO Good Grips Apple Corer, Slicer, & Divider.

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Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Light golden hue with a bubbly effervescence

• Aroma: Fresh apple and cinnamon

• Taste: Crisp, sweet apple cider balanced by the dryness of the sparkling wine

• Finish: Clean and fizzy with a lingering hint of tart apple

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: “Call me crazy, but I am not a huge fan of the classic Mimosa. I’ve never been big on drinking orange juice in general, so as much as I love sparkling wine, I really don’t love it mixed with citrus juice and much prefer it on its own. This version is unique because it swaps out the orange for spiced apple cider, which I quite enjoyed compared to the original. It’s seasonal and pretty delicious for what it is, but admittedly, it didn’t blow me away because its name pretty much says it all. That’s the beauty of simple cocktail like this though. Make the Apple Cider Mimosa at a fall brunch, and it’s sure to be a hit with most guests.

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Delish, an online food and beverage blog.