Crisp apple cider, smooth matcha and sparkling bubbles come together in this fall-inspired matcha mimosa. It is a bright seasonal option for brunch menus, autumn events and café specials, with an easy alcohol-free variation for broader service.
Recipe Information
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Matcha: 2–3 g
Style: Sparkling / Fall Brunch Drink
Apple Cider Matcha Mimosa Ingredients
Matcha Concentrate
- 2–3 g matcha powder
- 45 ml warm water
Apple Mimosa
- 90 ml chilled apple cider
- 90 ml chilled prosecco or dry sparkling wine
- Prepared matcha concentrate
Optional Garnish
- Thin apple slice
- Cinnamon-sugar rim
- Cinnamon stick
How to Make an Apple Cider Matcha Mimosa
- Chill the ingredients. Keep the cider, sparkling wine and serving glass cold before assembly.
- Prepare the glass. If using a cinnamon-sugar rim, lightly moisten the rim and dip it into the mixture.
- Whisk the matcha. Sift 2–3 g matcha into a bowl, add 45 ml warm water and whisk until smooth.
- Add the apple cider. Pour the chilled cider into the glass.
- Add the sparkling wine. Pour slowly to preserve carbonation and leave room for the matcha.
- Finish with matcha. Add the matcha concentrate last for a layered appearance, garnish with apple and serve immediately.
Alcohol-Free Sparkling Apple Matcha
For a non-alcoholic café or event option, replace the wine with sparkling apple cider, sparkling white grape juice or unsweetened sparkling water.
- 45 ml matcha concentrate
- 120 ml chilled apple cider
- 60–90 ml sparkling water or sparkling cider
What Does a Matcha Mimosa Taste Like?
Apple cider brings sweet-tart fruit notes, while matcha adds a clear tea character and mild bitterness. Dry sparkling wine keeps the finish light; a restrained cinnamon garnish can reinforce the autumn profile without covering the matcha.
Best Matcha Profile for This Recipe
Premium Latte Matcha Profile is the recommended starting point when you want visible green color and a refined finish in a fruit-forward sparkling drink.
A Classic Ceremonial profile can also be tested for menus that prioritize a smoother tea-led character.
Café Menu Testing Notes
- Keep everything chilled: cold ingredients preserve carbonation and reduce dilution.
- Control sweetness: cider sweetness varies, so test before adding any extra syrup.
- Add matcha last: this supports the layered presentation customers expect from a seasonal special.
- Build to order: matcha concentrate and cider can be prepared in advance, but add the sparkling component close to service.
Commercial Batch Guidance
| Batch | Matcha | Warm Water | Apple Cider |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 drink | 2–3 g | 45 ml | 90 ml |
| 10 drinks | 20–30 g | 450 ml | 900 ml |
| 50 drinks | 100–150 g | 2.25 L | 4.5 L |
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Testing a Fall Matcha Menu?
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