Description
A refreshing and festive cocktail recipe combining cinnamon apple cider, caramel flavors, and sparkling champagne, served on the rocks with warm spices and garnishes for an indulgent fall-inspired drink.
Ingredients
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For the Drink:
- 1 cup Cinnamon Apple Cider
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup Caramel Apple Simple Syrup
- 2 cups Apple Cider
- 1 bottle Barefoot Bubbly Brut Champagne
For Garnish:
- Apple slices
- Caramel sauce
- Gold sprinkles
- Cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Cider Mixture: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of cinnamon apple cider, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Warm gently over low heat to infuse the spices, stirring occasionally. This warms and sets the cinnamon flavor base.
- Add Sweetness and Apple Flavor: Stir in 1 cup of caramel apple simple syrup and 2 cups of apple cider into the warmed mixture. Continue to heat just enough to blend the flavors together without boiling.
- Combine and Chill: Remove the cinnamon sticks from the mixture and allow the apple cider blend to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate until ready to mix with champagne.
- Mix the Cocktail: Fill glasses with ice (serve on the rocks). Pour the chilled apple cider mixture halfway up the glass, then top off gently with Barefoot Bubbly Brut Champagne to add sparkling effervescence.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle caramel ice cream topping over the drink, garnish with apple slices, a cinnamon stick, and optionally sprinkle with gold sprinkles for a festive look. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Caramel Apple Simple Syrup can be made by combining equal parts caramel sauce and apple cider, heated and mixed until smooth.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon to taste based on how strong you like the spice.
- Use chilled champagne for best bubbles and a refreshing effect.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling apple cider.
