Pomegranate Mimosa with Hard Cider

Orange juice and champagne are what you expect when you see mimosa on a menu, but any combination of sparkling alcohol and fruit juice still falls under this category.

However, this unique flavor combination definitely has more apples and a deep acidity of pomegranate.

This is the mimosa you need when you’re craving something sparkly and unique but also want to keep it super casual.

What I love about this drink is that you can dress it up or dress it down. Need a brunch drink? This beautifully colored mimosa still has that fruity kick for sips between egg dishes and waffles. Need an afternoon sip with a few bites of cheese and salami? This sweet and tart drink complements all those salty snacking notes. I love this drink because it works for so many occasions.

What is the best cider for mimosa?

While a traditional mimosa includes a sparkling wine like Prosecco or Cava (or even Champagne), cider is an unexpected alternative that behaves similarly and – since it’s fermented – has the same bubbles you’re looking for.

Second, opt for a dry or “brut” style, meaning it’s less cute. If you’re not sure what style of cider you want and you have a chance to snag a few individual cans, try a few to experiment with. You also need to keep in mind the sweetness of your pomegranate juice (you don’t want sweet cider plus sweet juice!). Choose a dry brut cider if your pomegranate juice is on the sweet side. And if it’s tart, opt for a semi-dry one that’s sweeter (I know, it seems like the opposite!). And if you’re still not sure which can to buy, speak to a representative at your local brewery, or try one of these tips:

• Golden State Brut Hard Cider
• Strongbow Cider Original dry
• Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Unfiltered

Best hard cider mimosa glassware

While flutes and the occasional wine glass are more traditional, you can swap out the glassware if you’re making a non-traditional mimosa!

Small mason jars, a low ball jar, or a 10-ounce beer glass would work here since your nose is still getting all those fruity, yeasty, and spicy flavors in the jar. But you can also fall back on a classic champagne flute at any time.

How to Pour a Hard Cider Mimosa

The bubbles in hard cider aren’t as aggressive as those in Prosecco or Cava, so I’ve found that the order of pouring isn’t as important here.

A gentle stir always helps to mix everything together if you find your pomegranate juice is staying at the bottom of your glass.

How to make a non-alcoholic cider mimosa

To make a non-alcoholic version of this mimosa, substitute a non-alcoholic cider like Martinelli’s. Note, however, that the cider is much sweeter than a cider.

You can reduce the sweetness by adding an ounce or two of lemonade. Start with one ounce and adjust to your preferred sweetness.

How to Garnish Apple Cider Mimosa

Personally, I don’t like pomegranate seeds in drinks, so I wouldn’t suggest you add any, regardless of how pretty they look. I also prefer this special drink without the side dish, because the cider and pomegranate make it so aromatic that I don’t want to distract from it.

But if you want to add a garnish, an apple wheel or some thinly sliced ​​apples would be nice. After slicing, soak the apples in a mixture of 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning.

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