Low Iodine Mimosa
Few drinks feel as celebratory as a glass of bubbly orange fizz, and this classic brunch cocktail is effortlessly elegant with just two ingredients. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, cocktails and mixers can be surprisingly tricky territory — bottled juices sometimes contain additives, and pre-made drink mixes are often a gamble. Squeezing your own oranges here is the real move, giving you pure, fresh juice with nothing hidden in the label. The combination of cold citrus and dry sparkling wine creates that perfect balance of bright, tart, and lightly sweet in every sip. Pouring the juice first and topping slowly with the wine keeps the bubbles lively and the pour clean — no flat mimosas at this table. Dress each flute with an orange slice or twist and you've got something that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot, made entirely at home with ingredients you can trust.
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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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