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Mandarin mimosa
The mandarin mimosa is a sparkling cocktail combining freshly squeezed mandarin juice with champagne or other sparkling wine and a dash of orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier. This mixture creates a bright, citrusy drink with light effervescence and a touch of sweetness and complexity from the liqueur. It is served chilled in champagne flutes, making it suitable for brunch or celebratory occasions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
people
Course:
Drinks, Brunch, Cocktails
Cuisine:
French, American, International
Ingredients
- 3 cups mandarin juice from about 20 mandarins, chilled
- 1 sparkling wine bottle, chilled
- Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
For each drink:
- 2 oz mandarin juice
- 2 oz champagne or sparkling wine
- Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur, dash
Instructions
- Pour 2 oz of mandarin juice into each champagne flute – should be about half full for most champagne glasses.
- Add a dash of the orange liqueur or Grand Marnier.
- Top off each drink with 2 oz of champagne or sparkling wine.
- Serve immediately.
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