Cheers to chilly mornings, cozy sweaters, and fireside fun!  Toast autumn with this sweet and tart champagne cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp caramel syrup
• 6 oz apple cider
• 3 oz caramel vodka
• 3 oz champagne

Directions:

• Prepare the cinnamon sugar by combining the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.  Pour onto a saucer or small plate and gently shake to spread evenly.  Set aside.
  
• Pour caramel syrup onto a second saucer or small plate.
• Dip the rims of 2 (6 oz) champagne flutes in the caramel syrup, then dip into the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
• Fill flutes 1/2 full of apple cider, then pour in vodka until 3/4 full.  Top with champagne.
• Garnish with apple slices, if desired.