Delicious Salted Caramel Apple Cider Mimosa
A cozy, sophisticated fall cocktail featuring fresh apple cider, sparkling wine, and a rich salted caramel swirl. This easy-to-make drink is perfect for autumn gatherings and delivers a complex balance of sweet, salty, and fizzy flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Apple cider (fresh-pressed or 100% juice)
- Sparkling wine (Prosecco or Champagne)
- Salted caramel sauce (thick consistency)
- Fine sea salt
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- Apple slices (thinly sliced, Gala or Fuji)
Instructions
- Chill the apple cider and sparkling wine in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Add one teaspoon of salted caramel sauce to the bottom of a champagne flute or wine glass.
- Use the back of a spoon to smear the caramel up the sides of the glass to ensure flavor in every sip.
- Pour chilled apple cider into the glass, filling it about two-thirds full.
- Slowly pour the chilled sparkling wine over the cider, aiming for the center to preserve carbonation.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick. Add a tiny pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
Do not make ahead of time as the carbonation will disappear. If the drink is too sweet, add a splash more cider or a drop of lemon juice. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling wine with sparkling apple juice or ginger ale. Ensure ingredients are well-chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 22
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