Christmas Morning Mimosa Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 mimosa
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Calories
67 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Christmas Morning Mimosa Recipe
Description
This cocktail starts by rimming a champagne flute with sugar for sweetness and a decorative touch. Orange juice and 100% cranberry juice provide a fresh, fruity base with a balance of citrus and tart berry flavors. Topping with sparkling wine such as cava or prosecco adds effervescence and a dry finish that complements the juices. Fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig garnish the drink, lending visual appeal and a subtle aroma reminiscent of the holiday season.
The use of pure cranberry juice rather than cranberry cocktail enhances the cranberry flavor intensity, managing sweetness and acidity to complement the sparkling wine. Pouring the juices first helps mix flavors gently before adding sparkling wine. The rosemary garnish, beyond decoration, gives a distinctive scent as the drink is sipped, enhancing the festive experience. This mimosa is suitable for brunch or celebratory mornings during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- granulated sugar to rim the glass
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1 ounce cranberry juice see notes
- 3 ounces sparkling wine
- Cranberry to garnish, fresh
- rosemary to garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Pour some sugar into a small, shallow bowl. Dip the rim of a champagne flute into water then dip it into the sugar.
- Pour the orange juice and cranberry juice into the flute.
- Top with sparkling wine and then garnish with a stick of rosemary and a few fresh cranberries.
Notes
- Use 100% cranberry juice to maximize natural cranberry flavor over sweeter cranberry cocktail varieties.
- Cava or prosecco are recommended sparkling wines for their dryness and complementing profile.
- Rimming the glass with sugar adds sweetness and festive texture with each sip.
- Fresh rosemary adds a fragrant aroma that enhances the holiday experience in this drink.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1mimosa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 mimosa | |
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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