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Champagne Mimosa

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Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Serves 1
Category
Beverages
Course
Other
Preparation Method
No Cook
Sources
Best Recipes from New England Inns

Champagne Mimosas are a sophisticated treat with brunch. Dress them up by serving in tulip glasses on ice or simply multiply the recipe and fill up a pitcher.

If you can swing it, use fresh-squeezed orange juice. Also, we would recommend a dry champagne or sparkling wine (such as a “Cava”), not a sweet wine.  

A classic mimosa recipe calls for equal parts sparkling wine to orange juice, however, you can certainly adjust the recipe to have less (or more) alcohol if desired.

For a festive touch, add a splash of cranberry juice. 
For something special, add a tablespoon of liqueur like Grand Marnier or Chambord.
For a mimosa mocktail, use sparkling soda.
 

Ingredients
1/3 cup chilled champagne or sparkling wine
1/3 cup chilled orange juice
Optional: 2 dashes bitters
Orange slice, for garnish

Instructions

Pour the champagne or sparkling wine into the glass first. Then, add the orange juice. Do not stir. Optional: Add bitters. Garnish with an orange slice.

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Comments

<span>Marge</span> Thu, 12/26/2019 - 20:51
What are bitters?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Fri, 01/03/2020 - 14:54

Bitters are a type of liquor that are often infused with herbs or other natural ingredients that impart a strong flavor. They are typically added to cocktails to balance flavor, and can likely be found at a local liquor store.