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Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cider Mimosas

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A festive holiday cocktail featuring a crunchy cinnamon-sugar rim and a crisp apple cider base, designed to be a crowd-pleasing, dessert-like drink that is quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 bottle Champagne or Prosecco (Brut or Extra Dry)
  • Optional garnish: Thin apple slices or cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until the color is uniform.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe cup in 15-second intervals until fully liquid, ensuring it does not boil.
  3. Moisten the rims of champagne flutes by dipping them briefly into cold apple cider or using a pastry brush to lightly coat the outer edge.
  4. Immediately dip the moistened rims into the cinnamon sugar mixture, twisting gently for an even coating. Tap off excess sugar.
  5. In a separate pitcher, combine the apple cider with any optional flavor extracts like vanilla bean paste and stir well.
  6. Fill each prepared glass 1/3 full with the apple cider mixture.
  7. Slowly pour in the chilled champagne or prosecco to fill the rest of the glass, pouring slowly to prevent excessive foaming.
  8. Serve immediately while the sugar rim is still crisp. Garnish with an apple slice if desired.

Notes

[‘Toast the cinnamon sugar in a dry pan for 2 minutes before mixing to deepen the flavor.’, ‘Chill glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving to keep the drink cold and sugar crisp.’, ‘Use white sugar for a crispy texture; brown sugar will make the rim sticky.’, ‘Serve immediately as carbonation will dissolve the sugar if left too long.’, ‘For dairy-free, swap butter for coconut oil or vegan butter.’, ‘For alcohol-free, use sparkling apple cider instead of champagne.’]

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Keywords: holiday cocktail, mimosa recipe, cinnamon sugar rim, apple cider drink, brunch recipe, festive drinks, easy cocktails

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