Mimosa Recipe
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Mimosa Recipe
Description
This Mimosa Recipe calls for dry sparkling wine combined with freshly squeezed orange juice, chilled before mixing. Pouring the sparkling wine first preserves its bubbles, then topping with an equal amount of orange juice creates a balanced and refreshing cocktail. The optional addition of Grand Marnier adds a nuanced orange liqueur flavor for a slightly richer profile. Serving the drink in chilled champagne flutes enhances the experience by keeping it cool and effervescent.
The drink’s light effervescence and citrus notes make it suitable for brunch gatherings or special occasions that call for a celebratory yet simple beverage. Garnishing with fresh orange slices or strawberries adds visual appeal and a hint of freshness without altering the core flavor.
Ingredients
- 750 ml sparkling wine chilled, dry, in bottle
- 3 cups orange juice chilled, fresh squeezed
- 1/2 cup Grand Marnier optional
Instructions
- Place 8 champagne flutes in the fridge for 1 hour if you have time.
- When ready to serve, fill the flutes 1/2 full with chilled sparkling wine first, and next same ratio of orange juice.
- Add 1 tablespoon of Grand Marnier to each glass, if using it.
- Garnish the flutes with fresh orange slices or strawberries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8flutes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 186IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.