Apple Cider Mimosa (Thanksgiving Morning Cocktail)

Cheers to golden hour in a glass. 🥂🍁

There’s something about Thanksgiving morning that calls for a little extra sparkle. While the turkey is roasting, the parade is rolling on TV, and the house fills with all those cozy fall scents… the adults deserve a festive sip, too.

The Apple Cider Mimosa.

But not just any mimosa - this one comes with pumpkin-shaped frozen apple cider cubes, a sprinkle of edible gold glitter, and a cinnamon-stick swirl that brings the warmest holiday vibes. It’s simple, stunning, and tastes like fall in a champagne flute.

This is the cocktail I’ll be making on repeat all season long - and trust me, it’s the perfect way to welcome family, friends, and Thanksgiving morning.

Why You’ll Love This Apple Cider Mimosa

• It looks absolutely magical thanks to the gold shimmer ✨

• Pumpkin-shaped cider ice cubes add adorable fall flair

• It doesn’t water down your drink - the ice melts into more cider!

• Light, crisp, and perfectly sweet

• Takes just minutes to make

• A guaranteed showstopper for your holiday guests

Ingredients

• Apple cider (for freezing + topping off your drink)

• Champagne or prosecco — either works beautifully

• Edible gold glitter or shimmer dust

• Cinnamon sticks for stirring

• Pumpkin-shaped silicone mold for the ice cubes (Pumpkin Mold Click Here)

How to Make the Pumpkin Cider Ice Cubes

1. Pour apple cider into your pumpkin-shaped molds. Sprinkle gold glitter and stir.

2. Freeze overnight or until completely solid.

3. Pop them out and keep in a freezer bag until ready to serve.

These melt so beautifully and turn your mimosa an even deeper golden color.

How to Make the Apple Cider Mimosa

1. Add a pumpkin cider ice cube to the bottom of a champagne flute.

2. Top with champagne or prosecco.

3. Stir gently with a cinnamon stick.

Sip and enjoy the coziest, sparkliest Thanksgiving cocktail.

Make It a Thanksgiving Tradition

This drink is pure holiday joy - it’s warm, welcoming, and unbelievably pretty. Whether you’re hosting brunch, prepping the feast, or gathering family for the parade, this mimosa belongs on your Thanksgiving morning menu.

It’s golden, festive, and just the right amount of fancy - without any fuss.

Cheers to the coziest, most delicious holiday season ahead. 🥂🍂