Strawberry Cake Mimosa Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Bubbly, Strawberry Ice Cream, Vanilla Vodka, Whipped Cream

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Ingredients

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1
Soften and scoop
If using store-bought ice cream, let it sit at room temperature for 3–5 minutes so it softens slightly. Transfer 3 generous scoops (about 3 scoops) to a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons milk and stir gently until the texture is spoonable but not melted — slightly softened so you can shape a scoop.
2
Make a quick puree (optional)
If you prefer a more intensely strawberry base, mash the softened ice cream with 1 tablespoon strawberry syrup or puree until streaked and evenly colored. If ice cream is already strongly strawberry flavored, you can skip additional puree and simply use the ice cream as-is.

3
Prepare glass and optional sugared rim
Chill a flute or coupe glass briefly. If using a sugared rim, rub the rim with a cut fresh strawberry, then dip the rim into 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar or granulated sugar to coat lightly.
4
Assemble the mimosa
Place one rounded scoop (about 1 scoop) of the softened strawberry ice cream into the chilled glass. Drizzle 1 tablespoon strawberry syrup or puree over the ice cream for extra color and flavor. Pour 2 ounces vanilla vodka gently over the ice cream so it begins to mingle but not completely melt it. Slowly top with 4 ounces chilled champagne or dry sparkling wine poured down the side of the glass to preserve bubbles and keep some foam. The ice cream will float and create a creamy froth.
5
Adjust sweetness and strength
Taste carefully (small sip) and, if you prefer less alcohol, add 0.5 ounce more champagne and omit a bit of vodka next time. If you want it sweeter, stir gently to distribute the strawberry syrup or add a drop more.

6
Top and garnish
Add 2 tablespoons of sweetened whipped cream on top of the foam (pipe or spoon). Slide a fresh strawberry onto the rim or halve it and place on the top. Serve immediately with a small spoon and straw so the guest can stir or eat the ice cream while sipping.
7
Serving note
This cocktail is best consumed right away while sparkling wine is still effervescent and the ice cream is cold but scoopable.