Mimosa
Equal parts chilled fresh orange juice and dry sparkling wine in a flute. The brunch cocktail that takes three minutes and makes any morning feel like a celebration.
How to Make Mimosa
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Chill a Champagne flute in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes, and make sure that both the wine and the juice are well chilled.
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Tilt the flute and pour in the sparkling wine slowly, so that it does not foam up.
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Top with the orange juice, pouring it gently down the side of the glass.
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Stir once, very gently, with a bar spoon. Garnish with a twist of orange peel and serve immediately.
Tips for Making Mimosa
- Squeeze the juice fresh, and strain out the pulp. It gives a brighter flavour than carton juice, and the pulp makes the fizz collapse.
- Choose a dry sparkling wine. A sweet one, added to sweet juice, makes a cloying drink.
- Pour the wine first and the juice second. The wine foams less this way, and the two mix themselves without stirring.
What to Serve with Mimosa
- Eggs Benedict
- Smoked salmon and bagels
- Fresh berries
Storing & Reheating Mimosa
Make each glass to order. For a crowd, pour a 750 ml bottle of sparkling wine and 750 ml of juice into flutes as guests arrive, and never mix them ahead, since the bubbles die within minutes.
Mimosa FAQ: Common Questions
How long does Mimosa take to make?
About 3 minutes in total — 3 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 1.
What are the key tips for making Mimosa?
Squeeze the juice fresh, and strain out the pulp. It gives a brighter flavour than carton juice, and the pulp makes the fizz collapse. Choose a dry sparkling wine. A sweet one, added to sweet juice, makes a cloying drink. Pour the wine first and the juice second. The wine foams less this way, and the two mix themselves without stirring.
What should I serve with Mimosa?
Eggs Benedict; Smoked salmon and bagels; Fresh berries.
Is Mimosa suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Mimosa?
About 103 kcal per serving, with 1 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Mimosa Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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