Mimosas Recipe
Freshly squeezed orange juice and sparkling wine.
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Ingredients
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Juice Ingredients
Mimosa Ingredients
Method
Juicing the Oranges
- 1
Prepare the Oranges
Wash the fresh oranges thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Juice the Oranges
Cut the oranges in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. Strain the juice to remove any pulp or seeds if desired.
- 3
Measure the Juice
You should aim for about 2 cups of freshly squeezed orange juice for your mimosas.
Mixing the Mimosa
- 4
Chill the Sparkling Wine
Before serving, chill the bottle of sparkling wine in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or in an ice bucket for 30 minutes.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a flute glass, pour 1 part of freshly squeezed orange juice to 2 parts of chilled sparkling wine. Adjust the ratio to taste.
- 6
Sweeten (Optional)
If you prefer a sweeter mimosa, add a teaspoon of granulated sugar to the orange juice before mixing, and stir gently until dissolved.
- 7
Garnish (Optional)
For an elegant touch, garnish your mimosa with an orange slice or a sprig of mint.
