Name: Apple Cider Spritz
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 2 oz chilled apple cider; 4 oz chilled Prosecco ((or preferred sparkling wine)); cinnamon sugar ((for the rim of the glass)); apple slices ((for garnish))

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This easy Apple Cider Spritz combines crisp apple cider with bubbly Prosecco for a simple fall cocktail that’s ready in about 2 minutes. No shaker, no fancy ingredients—just pour, garnish with a fresh apple slice, and add a cinnamon-sugar rim if you’re feeling festive. Because sometimes two ingredients and a wine glass are all the effort we’re willing to give. 🍎

an apple cider spritz in a coupe glass with garnishes of apple slices

Servings: 1 (see below for batch instructions)
Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

2 ounces of chilled apple cider
4 ounces chilled sparkling wine (such as prosecco)
Optional Garnish:
- cinnamon sugar for the rim
- fresh apple slices

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

🥂 Making More Than One?

This Apple Cider Spritz is easy to scale up for a party. Just keep the same 1 part apple cider to 2 parts Prosecco ratio and mix only what you need. For 6 drinks, use 12 ounces apple cider and 24 ounces Prosecco. Add the Prosecco shortly before serving so it stays bubbly.

Planning drinks for a crowd? Check out our easy batch cocktail recipes for more party-friendly options.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: If desired, dip the rim of the glass in a shallow dish of apple cider, then dip it into a second shallow dish of cinnamon sugar.

Step 2: Pour 2 ounces of apple cider into a champagne glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling wine (about 4 ounces) and garnish with an apple slice. Enjoy!

Apple cider being poured into a coupe glass with a cinnamon sugar rim next to a bottle of Prosecco

Prosecco being poured into a couple glass with apple cider and a cinnamon sugar rim.

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

If you prefer a very sweet cocktail, try adding 1/2-1 ounce of Simple Syrup with the cider.
Most sparkling wines will work for this including Prosecco, Cava, and Brut.
Want to make your own cinnamon sugar? The standard ratio is 1 part cinnamon to 4 parts sugar (ex: 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 4 teaspoons of sugar).

🍾 Before You Go…

Keep the fall cocktails flowing with our Spiked Caramel Cider for something warm and cozy, or browse our Easy Apple Recipes for more seasonal favorites. Serving this spritz for Thanksgiving? Our Thanksgiving Dinner Menu & Cooking Timeline shows you how to handle the entire meal, including drinks, without spending all day in the kitchen.

Apple Cider Spritz

Fresh apple slice with sugar rim on a bottle of apple cider, surrounded by red apples and fall leaves for seasonal apple beverages and fall harvest themes.

A simple 2-minute Apple Cider Spritz made with crisp apple cider and bubbly Prosecco. Add an apple slice and optional cinnamon-sugar rim for an easy fall cocktail.

Beth

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Ingredients

2 oz chilled apple cider
4 oz chilled Prosecco (or preferred sparkling wine)

Optional:

cinnamon sugar (for the rim of the glass)
apple slices (for garnish)

Instructions

If desired, dip the rim of your glass into a shallow dish filled with a bit of apple cider, followed by a dip into a second shallow dish filled with cinnamon sugar.
Pour 2 ounces of apple cider into a champagne glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling wine and garnish with an apple slice. Enjoy!

Notes

For a larger batch, keep the same 1 part apple cider to 2 parts Prosecco ratio. For 6 servings, use 12 ounces apple cider and 24 ounces Prosecco. Add the Prosecco shortly before serving to keep the spritz bubbly.