Recipe: Sparkling Apple Cider Champagne Spritzers

Name: Recipe: Sparkling Apple Cider Champagne Spritzers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 32 ounces fresh pressed apple cider; 2 whole anise pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, coarsely chopped; 24 ounces your favorite dry Champagne (or Prosecco); chopped apples; cinnamon sticks

This sparkling cocktail captures all the beautiful flavors of winter! Swoon party guests at your holiday party with this festive cocktail.

32 ounces fresh pressed apple cider

2 whole anise pods

1 cinnamon stick

1 tbsp fresh ginger, coarsely chopped

24 ounces your favorite dry Champagne (or Prosecco)

For garnish

chopped apples

cinnamon sticks

In a saucepan bring the cider to a simmer with the anise, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain out any solids.

Chill the spiced cider until cold. Pour some cider into Champagne flutes, top with cold Champagne. Garnish with some apples and a cinnamon stick.