Recipe: Sparkling Apple Cider Champagne Spritzers

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

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time35 mins
 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
1

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.

2

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

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)
For garnish
 chopped apples
 cinnamon sticks

Directions

1

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.

2

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

Recipe: Sparkling Apple Cider Champagne Spritzers

~ Marla Meridith

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