Get Fall Off to a Sparkling Start With an Apple Cider Mimosa

When I think of fall drinks, I usually think of a warm drink, steam rising off the top, being enjoyed under the blanket of a starry sky on a chilly autumn evening. But who says you have to wait for it to be coat weather or dark out to enjoy a fall cocktail–and who says it has to be a hot drink? An Apple Cider Mimosa is the perfect drink for a fall brunch! Especially if you happen to live somewhere where the weather hasn’t exactly gotten the memo that it’s fall yet!

These mimosas are crazy simple to whip up, and I’m sure you’ll be enjoying them for brunch as often as you can this fall! An apple cider cocktail is a simple way to celebrate the season and to feel a little fancy, even while we’re brunching at home. The flavors of the apple cider, cinnamon, and brown sugar mingle perfectly with the bubbly prosecco! Enjoy your mimosas with waffles, muffins, pancakes, or french toast! Can you tell I like to pair something sweet with my sweet drink? Heh.

You can double this recipe or halve it if you just want an apple cider mimosa for one! It’s flexible like that. Get the complete instructions below–happy fall brunching!

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This recipe comes from our food contributor, Stephanie Simmons, of Blue Bowl. Her goal with her kitchen-tested recipes is to get you excited about cooking, show you how good food can taste, and prove that you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to make a good meal.