Mimosa
Like most mixed drinks, the Mimosa, that brunch staple, is better when the ingredients are of high quality. This doesn’t mean you should use that incredible bottle of Champagne you were given as a birthday present, but it does mean you should use a good, dry sparkling wine that tastes delicious without the addition of fruit juice. Cava, which may bring to mind Champagne more than prosecco does, is also substantially lower in price. As to the juice, squeeze it fresh — from whatever sorts of orange citrus you like best — and strain it.
- Total:
- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- 2ounces freshly squeezed orange juice, strained (blood oranges, clementines or whatever you have on hand also work)
- 4ounces Champagne or cava
- Mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- Orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Pour juice into a Champagne flute, top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a sprig of mint if you like. If you’re after a stronger drink, add a teaspoon of orange liqueur, after the sparkling wine.