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Cozy Apple Cider Mimosa Bar: Easy Fall Brunches

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A quick and easy fall brunch cocktail made with chilled apple cider and prosecco, garnished with cinnamon sticks and fresh apple slices. This crowd-pleasing mimosa bar comes together in under 10 minutes and is perfect for cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (960 ml) apple cider, chilled
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) prosecco or champagne, chilled
  • 4–6 cinnamon sticks
  • 1–2 apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, star anise, honey, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, orange slices, vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Chill the apple cider and prosecco thoroughly (prosecco overnight, cider at least 2 hours before serving).
  2. Slice 1-2 apples into thin rounds or half-moons (about 1/8-inch thick). Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning if prepping ahead.
  3. In a pitcher, combine 4 cups chilled apple cider and the entire bottle of chilled prosecco. Stir gently with a long spoon to combine (do not over-stir).
  4. Drop in 4-6 cinnamon sticks. Let sit for 10-15 minutes for stronger cinnamon flavor, or serve immediately.
  5. Add a handful of apple slices to the pitcher. Reserve a few for individual glasses if desired.
  6. Set up a bar with champagne flutes or wine glasses, small bowls of extra garnishes (apple slices, cinnamon sticks, pomegranate seeds, etc.), and the pitcher in the center.
  7. Pour the mixture into glasses, ensuring each glass gets apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Let guests add their own garnishes. Serve immediately (best within 30 minutes).

Notes

Use a dry (brut) prosecco to balance the sweetness of the apple cider. Chill glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving to keep the drink colder longer. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute prosecco with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale. The cinnamon sticks can become slightly bitter if left in the pitcher for more than 30 minutes; add them just before serving or let guests add their own. Leftover mixed mimosa can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours but will lose carbonation.

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