Delicious Salted Caramel Apple Cider Mimosa
A cozy, salty-sweet fall cocktail that combines fresh apple cider, caramel sauce, and sparkling wine for a sophisticated yet easy-to-make drink perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider (fresh-pressed preferred)
- 1 bottle (750ml) sparkling wine or champagne (Brut or Extra Dry)
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Apple slices for garnish
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the apple cider and sparkling wine in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pitcher, combine the chilled apple cider, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the caramel is fully dissolved.
- Sprinkle the flaky sea salt into the mixture and stir to distribute evenly. Taste and adjust salt if desired.
- Just before serving, pour the chilled sparkling wine into the pitcher slowly to preserve bubbles. Stir very gently to combine.
- Fill champagne flutes about 2/3 full with the mixture.
- Garnish each glass with a thin slice of apple and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Keep all ingredients cold to maintain carbonation. Add sparkling wine last to prevent losing fizz. Do not over-stir. Can be made non-alcoholic by substituting sparkling apple juice or ginger ale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Carbohydrates: 25
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