Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks

Name: Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups apple cider or juice, divided; 1 cup caramel ice cream topping, plus additional for dipping; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Gold sprinkles; 1 bottle (750 milliliters) brut champagne; Apple slices and additional cinnamon sticks (3 inches), optional

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.