Chilled apple cider and brut champagne pour one to one for this mimosa with apple cider, nothing else is required. A few thin apple slices dress the glass up, enough to make a two-ingredient pour feel like brunch.
Fill each champagne flute with 3 ounces of champagne. Let the bubbles settle.
Gently pour 3 ounces of apple cider into each glass.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Use chilled cider and champagne, and serve in glasses that have been cooled.
Choose a good, affordable Brut for mixing and save the fancy bottles for sipping.
Stir gently so the bubbles stay lively.
Add a few thin apple slices for a touch of sweetness and a pretty look.
Try spiced rum, bourbon, or ginger liqueur for extra warmth, and garnish with cranberries, pomegranate seeds, a cinnamon stick, or rosemary sprig.
Serve: Mimosas pair well with savory bites, cheese boards, and sweet brunch or after-dinner treats like apple cake, cinnamon rolls, or pumpkin cream cheese muffins.