Dry Ice Apple Cider Mimosa Cocktail Recipe
A festive mimosa with crisp apple cider and sparkling wine, finished with a dramatic fog from dry ice. This simple cocktail brings fall magic to brunches, holidays, and cozy parties.
Equipment
- Champagne flute or wine glass
- Measuring jigger or shot glass
- Small tongs or gloves (for dry ice)
- Shallow bowl (for rimming glass)
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice crusher or mallet (to break dry ice)
- Small spoon
- Serving tray (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh apple cider
- 2 –3 oz champagne prosecco, or sparkling wine
- ½ oz Cointreau or orange liqueur optional
- 1 –2 apple slices for garnish
- Cinnamon sugar for rim 2 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon
- Small food-grade dry ice piece for fog effect – optional
- 1 cinnamon stick optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the champagne flute by dipping the edge in water and then in cinnamon sugar.
- Pour 2 oz apple cider into the glass.
- Add ½ oz Cointreau if using.
- Top with 2–3 oz sparkling wine or champagne, pouring slowly.
- Garnish with thin apple slices and a cinnamon stick, if desired.
- Using gloves or tongs, carefully add a small piece of dry ice.
- Wait for bubbling to settle before sipping. Enjoy the foggy, festive effect!