Cheers2Wine is pleased to share this mimosa recipe. This recipe for mimosa creates a delicious beverage. This mimosa champagne drink is perfect for hot summer evenings or a festive brunch. A special drink for special times!
Wine Pairing: A sweet sparkling wine is the perfect choice for this mimosa champagne drink. We'd suggest an Asti Spumante such as Ballatore Asti Spumante, which is an inexpensive wine that is readily available.
Most people simply pour a combination of orange juice and sparkling wine into champagne glasses. This mimosa requires a little more work than that, but it's worth it. This is a refreshing beverage made with fresh ingredients and is sure to please.
Ingredients:
1 orange, zested
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup superfine sugar
2 1/2 cups of orange juice
1 bottle Sparkling Wine
Instructions:
1. Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender for 30 seconds.
2. Pour into a shallow pan and freeze overnight.
3. Remove the frozen mixture and let it thaw for 10 minutes at room temperature.
4. Spoon orange mixture into champagne flutes. Fill with Sparkling Wine.
5. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired and enjoy!
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