Carrageenan Free Mimosa
Bright, bubbly, and endlessly celebratory, this classic brunch cocktail is as simple as it gets — just two ingredients and a chilled glass standing between you and something genuinely special. Many store-bought juices and even some sparkling beverages sneak in additives and stabilizers that can be a real headache to track down on a label, so making this at home with freshly squeezed orange juice is a smart, clean move. Squeezing your own juice takes only a few minutes and delivers a flavor that's noticeably fresher and more vibrant than anything from a carton. The ratio here is generous on the juice side, giving you that gorgeous golden color and a citrusy sweetness that plays beautifully against the dry, effervescent wine. Pouring the sparkling wine slowly over the juice keeps the bubbles lively and the presentation looking polished. An orange slice or twist on the rim makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant — except you made it yourself, and you know exactly what's in it.
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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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