Artificial Food Coloring Free Mimosa
Few drinks feel as celebratory as a glass of bubbles and citrus, and this classic version is as clean and bright as it gets. Many bottled brunch cocktails and flavored mixers sneak in synthetic dyes to achieve that vivid golden hue, but here the color comes entirely from freshly squeezed oranges — no label-reading required. The combination of cold sparkling wine and chilled fresh juice creates a naturally gorgeous, pale amber fizz that looks stunning in the glass without any artificial help. Squeezing your own oranges makes a noticeable difference in flavor, giving the drink a lively, slightly tart sweetness that store-bought juice simply can't match. Pouring the juice first and topping slowly with the sparkling wine keeps the bubbles lively and the layers beautifully defined. An optional orange slice or twist on the rim adds a polished finishing touch that makes it feel genuinely special. Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or just treating yourself, this two-ingredient pour is effortless, elegant, and completely free of anything artificial.
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4 servings
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry sparkling wine or champagne, well chilled
- 2 cups fresh orange juice (from about 4 large oranges), chilled
For serving
- 4 orange slices or twists, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the oranges and chill the juice if not already cold. Both the juice and the sparkling wine should be well chilled before serving.
- 2
Pour 1/2 cup (about 3 oz) orange juice into each champagne flute.
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