SPARKLING APPLE PIE ON THE ROCKS

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This is the perfect fall cocktail. Apple cider mixed with a cinnamon caramel apple simple syrup and topped with bubbly-it's the best holiday drink ever! -Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups apple cider or juice, chilled, divided
1 cup caramel ice cream topping, plus additional for dipping
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Gold sprinkles
Ice cubes
1 bottle (750 milliliters) brut champagne, chilled
Apple slices and additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup cider, 1 cup caramel topping, cinnamon sticks and cinnamon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly; discard cinnamon sticks., Place sprinkles and additional caramel topping in separate shallow bowls. Hold each glass upside down and dip rim in caramel topping, then dip in sprinkles., To serve, fill glasses with ice. Add 2 tablespoons cooled cinnamon syrup to each; top with remaining cider and champagne. If desired, garnish with apple slices and additional cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.