Apple Cider Mimosa

Modern Empty Nesters love to entertain any time of the day. Apple Cider Mimosa is a versatile cocktail that is perfect for Fall, yet enjoyable anytime of the year. It’s a fun, seasonal twist to the classic mimosa made with orange juice. This drink is light enough for a brunch time cocktail, yet festive enough for the evening! Simple and easy, an Apple Cider Mimosa comes together quickly and your guests will just love it!

What Exactly is Apple Cider?

Fresh apple cider can be made at home, but it is far easier to purchase it ready to go from the store. It actually goes through several stages of extensive production before it is ready to drink. As a brief overview, fresh apple cider typically consists of a combination of four different types of apples with different flavor profiles (think sweet, tart, acidic, neutral). These apples are blended together along with the skins. The juice is then pressed and extracted from the pulpy apple mixture, resulting in the apple cider. It later goes through a fermentation process prior to the bottling stage, allowing it to have a longer shelf life. The result is a delicious cider that is fuller bodied than apple juice.

Fall Flavors Shine in this Cocktail

Fall flavors like apple, cinnamon and star anise shine in this cocktail. Fresh apple cider purchased from the store acts as your base. Next, top it off with your favorite Prosecco. Toppings such as fresh chopped apples, cinnamon and a floating star anise make it pretty! Star anise adds just a subtle hint of licorice flavor and sophistication. Beautiful and delicious! Cheers!