Christmas Morning Mimosas
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Christmas Morning Mimosas
Description
This cocktail recipe mixes chilled champagne with a splash of cranberry, blood orange, or pomegranate juice, providing a balance of crisp bubbles and a slightly tart fruit flavor. The combination creates a festive drink that is light and refreshing, suitable for holiday mornings or brunch celebrations.
The sugared cranberries are prepared by simmering sugar and water into a syrup, cooling it, then coating fresh cranberries to coat them with a sparkling sugar layer. These cranberries serve both as garnish and a sweet bite that contrasts with the dry champagne. Rosemary sprigs add a herbal aroma and an elegant visual touch to the glasses.
The method calls for pouring juice first, then topping with champagne to maintain fizz. The sugared cranberries can be made ahead, allowing for easy assembly on the holiday morning.
Ingredients
- 1 champagne 750 mL bottle
- 3/4 cup Cranberry blood oramge or pomegranate juice (your preference!)
- rosemary for garnish, springs
- Cranberry sugared, for garnish
sugared cranberries
- 4 ounces cranberries fresh
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Add an ounce or so of juice to the bottom of a champagne flute. Fill it up with champagne, garnish with rosemary and sugared cranberries, and serve!
sugared cranberries
- Add 1 cup of the sugar and the water to a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and bring the mixture to a boil, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Set it aside until it is cool enough to touch. Once the syrup is cool, either dunk the cranberries in it or pour the liquid over top of them in a bowl. Place the remaining sugar on a plate. I find the cranberries stay the prettiest if you try to remove any syrup “globs” and roll them in sugar one at a time.
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Overall Rating
5
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