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Mimosas Recipe

Name: FireWorks Pizza - Leesburgs Mimosas Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle chilled Champagne or dry sparkling wine (Brut); 3 cups fresh orange juice (preferably chilled and pulp strained); 6 pieces orange slices or twists (for garnish); 2 tsp simple syrup (optional, for sweeter mimosas); 2 tsp Cointreau or Grand Marnier (optional, for depth); 6 pieces fresh berries (optional, for serving)

Inspired by FireWorks Pizza - Leesburg

Time20m

Serves6

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Ingredients

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Mimosa Base

1 bottle chilled Champagne or dry sparkling wine (Brut)3 cups fresh orange juice (preferably chilled and pulp strained)

Optional Add-ins & Garnish

6 pieces orange slices or twists (for garnish)2 tsp simple syrup (optional, for sweeter mimosas)2 tsp Cointreau or Grand Marnier (optional, for depth)6 pieces fresh berries (optional, for serving)

Method

Preparation

Chill ingredients

Place the bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine and the fresh-squeezed orange juice in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving so both are very cold. Cold ingredients preserve bubbles and keep the drink crisp.

Prep glassware and garnishes

Select 6 champagne flutes. Rinse them briefly under cold water and chill in the fridge or freezer for 10–15 minutes. Slice 6 thin orange wheels or make twists for garnish; if using berries, rinse and pat dry.

Mixing & Serving

Optional sweetening or liqueur

If you prefer a slightly sweeter or more complex mimosa, add about 2 teaspoons of simple syrup or 2 teaspoons of orange liqueur (Cointreau/Grand Marnier) into the bottom of each flute before adding juice. Stir gently to combine. This step is optional.

Assemble mimosas

Pour 1/2 cup (approximately) of chilled orange juice into each chilled flute (this yields about a 1:3 juice-to-champagne ratio per flute when using 1 bottle and 3 cups juice for 6 servings). Hold the flute at a slight angle and slowly pour the chilled sparkling wine into each glass to top, pouring down the side to minimize excessive foaming. Aim to leave a small head of bubbles at the top.

Garnish and serve

Garnish each flute with an orange wheel or twist on the rim, or drop a berry into the glass if desired. Serve immediately while the bubbles are lively.

Notes on ratios

Classic mimosa ratio varies from 1:1 to 1:3 (Champagne:juice). This recipe uses approximately 1 bottle of sparkling wine to 3 cups of juice for 6 flutes (~1:3 sparkling-to-juice by volume). Adjust proportions to personal preference.