Barley Free Mimosa
Few drinks feel as effortlessly celebratory as a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice meeting a cascade of cold, fizzy bubbles. This classic brunch cocktail is built on just two real ingredients — chilled sparkling wine and freshly squeezed orange juice — so there's nothing hidden in the mix to worry about. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, it's worth knowing that some flavored drinks, mixers, and pre-made cocktail blends can sneak in unexpected additives, but this one keeps things beautifully simple. The technique matters here: pouring the juice first and adding the sparkling wine slowly keeps the fizz lively and the pour elegant. A fresh orange twist on the rim adds a little citrus perfume and a polished, restaurant-worthy finish. It's the kind of drink that makes any morning feel like an occasion, and it comes together in under five minutes.
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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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