Easy Cinnamon Apple Cider Mimosa Float Recipe
A cozy, bubbly, and creamy cocktail that combines apple cider, prosecco, and vanilla ice cream for a dessert-like drink perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, chilled
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry sparkling wine or prosecco, chilled
- 2 large scoops (about 1/2 cup or 120 ml) vanilla ice cream
- 1 cinnamon stick per glass
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) caramel sauce (optional)
- Thin apple slice, ground cinnamon, or star anise pod for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your glass by drizzling caramel sauce inside and swirling to coat. Optionally, rim the glass with cinnamon sugar.
- Place one generous scoop of vanilla ice cream into the bottom of the glass.
- Slowly pour 1 cup of chilled apple cider over the ice cream, pouring against the side of the glass.
- Gently pour 1/2 cup of chilled sparkling wine over the back of a spoon into the glass to preserve bubbles.
- Insert a cinnamon stick into the glass and gently stir to infuse flavor.
- Garnish with an apple slice, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, or a star anise pod. Serve immediately with a spoon.
Notes
Chill all ingredients and glass before assembling to prevent ice cream from melting too quickly. Use a dry prosecco or brut champagne to balance sweetness. Serve immediately; do not pre-assemble for parties. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling wine with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 37.5
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 47.5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3.5
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