Slice the Granny Smith apple into thin wedges or rounds. Set aside for garnishing the drinks.
1 Granny Smith apple
Pour the simple syrup or water onto a small plate. On a separate plate, mix the soft brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Dip the rims of the Champagne flutes into the simple syrup (or water), then dip them into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat the rims evenly.
4 Tablespoons Simple syrup, 100 Grams Soft dark brown sugar, 1 Teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Pour apple cider into each Champagne flute (about ¼ cup).
250 Milliliters Apple cider
Slowly top off each flute with Champagne or prosecco, pouring gently to maintain the fizz and avoid overflow.
750 Milliliters Bottle Champagne or prosecco
Garnish each glass with a slice of the Granny Smith apple. Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Apple Cider Mimosas!
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Both Champagne and Prosecco work well, but Prosecco offers a slightly sweeter flavor, which pairs nicely with the apple cider.
The cinnamon-sugar rim adds an extra touch of sweetness and warmth. If you prefer a less sweet drink, you can skip this step.
For a festive presentation, use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut the apple slices into fun shapes before garnishing.
Ensure the apple cider and Champagne are well-chilled before serving for the best flavor and fizz.