Apple Cider Mimosas

I know that the last time we talked, I was all about extending summer well into September. Don’t get me wrong, I still feel that way, and don’t you dare tell me I should stop eating stone fruit like it’s my job.

But I am nothing if not a realist so I will admit: the tomatoes at the market don’t look as good as they used to. The peaches have started to disappear, the apples are starting to come out and there’s a brisk chill in the mornings that I haven’t felt in months.

Sundays especially feel extra fall-like to me, what with football and meal prep plans that are rapidly become very soup–forward. I’m a week away from dusting off the Dutch oven and bringing the slow-cooker back into rotation, which is the ultimate sign that cold weather is on its way.

In order to ease myself into this ending of summer, I did what I do best: drink. Mimosas are a year-round brunch staple, but I happened upon this apple cider version and immediately fell in love. Apple cider is a September must, and it’s surprisingly good with champagne (or in my case, a dry cava). That’s all you really need, but the cinnamon-sugar rim is a nice bonus. These mimosas are tart-sweet, fizzy, frothy fun and they’re perfect for Sunday brunching, maybe with a side of apple cake, definitely while watching football.

*I am definitely not a realist, as anyone who’s ever met me will attest to.