8 Apple Cider Mimosa: Fall Cocktail + Non-Alcoholic Twist
There’s something almost poetic about autumn. The way the air feels crisp yet comforting, how everything turns golden for a brief, beautiful moment. When the season arrives, I crave drinks that feel like a soft hug, not too sweet, not too heavy, just enough to slow time for a little while. The apple cider mimosa captures that spirit perfectly. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply curling up near the window with a good book, these eight versions, both sparkling and alcohol-free. Bring the taste of fall to life in the simplest, most beautiful way.
1. Classic Apple Cider Mimosa
The simplest things are often the best. This is the version that started it all, crisp apple cider and bubbly champagne. It’s sweet, tart, and refreshing in the gentlest autumn way.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup chilled apple cider
- ½ cup champagne or prosecco
- Apple slice for garnish
Directions:
Pour cider into a flute, top with champagne, and garnish with a thin apple slice. Sip slowly and taste the season’s first breath.
2. Caramel Apple Cider Mimosa
Imagine the taste of caramel apples at a fall fair, that’s the feeling this drink brings. It’s dessert in a glass, elegant but comforting.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ cup sparkling wine
- 1 tsp caramel syrup
- Brown sugar (for rimming)
Directions:
Rim glass with caramel syrup and sugar. Pour cider, add syrup, top with wine, and stir gently.
3. Maple Cinnamon Cider Mimosa
This one tastes like the heart of autumn, the faint spice of cinnamon meeting the woodsy warmth of maple syrup. Perfect for chilly mornings or slow weekends.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ cup prosecco
- ½ tsp maple syrup
- A pinch of ground cinnamon
Directions:
Stir syrup and cinnamon into cider. Pour into flute, top with prosecco, and enjoy its soft sweetness.
4. Rosemary Apple Sparkler (Non-Alcoholic)
The herbal fragrance of rosemary adds a fresh, grown-up touch. This one feels like something you’d sip at a cozy café, calm, elegant, and alcohol-free.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ cup sparkling water
- 1 small sprig rosemary
- Ice cubes
Directions:
Add cider and sparkling water to a glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish with rosemary.
5. Ginger Apple Fizz (Non-Alcoholic)
Bright, spicy, and full of character. This mocktail wakes up your senses with every sip. The ginger cuts through the sweetness, keeping it lively and balanced.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ cup ginger ale or ginger beer
- Lemon wedge for garnish
Directions:
Combine cider and ginger ale in a tall glass. Add ice and a squeeze of lemon for a zesty twist.
6. Spiced Pear & Apple Mimosa
This drink feels like autumn’s melody. Apple and pear in perfect harmony, soft, sweet, and soothing.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup pear juice
- ¼ cup apple cider
- ½ cup champagne
- A dash of cinnamon
Directions:
Mix pear juice and cider in a flute, top with champagne, and dust with cinnamon.
7. Vanilla Chai Apple Cider (Non-Alcoholic)
If you love cozy scents, this is pure comfort. The chai brings warmth, the vanilla softens it, and the cider ties it all together like a blanket on a cool evening.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup apple cider
- ¼ cup chilled chai tea
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass and enjoy that fragrant blend of spice and sweetness.
8. Cranberry Apple Spark Mimosa
For when you want something festive, tangy, bright, and glowing like autumn sunlight. The cranberry gives the cider a ruby hue that feels celebratory.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup cranberry juice
- ¼ cup apple cider
- ½ cup prosecco or sparkling water (for mocktail)
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
Directions:
Mix cranberry juice and cider, pour into a flute, and top with your bubbly of choice. Garnish with floating cranberries.
Autumn has a quiet way of reminding us to slow down, to savor warmth, simplicity, and small pleasures. These apple cider mimosas, both spirited and alcohol-free, are tiny celebrations of that feeling. They’re not just drinks. They’re little moments in a glass, reminders that joy doesn’t need to be complicated. So pour yourself one, take a deep breath, and let fall linger just a little longer.
