Nitrate & Nitrite Free Mimosa
Brunch just got its moment in the sun, and this classic sparkling cocktail is the effortless centerpiece it deserves. Two ingredients — freshly squeezed orange juice and a well-chilled bottle of dry sparkling wine — are all it takes to pull this off with genuine elegance. For anyone keeping a close eye on processed additives, this is a naturally clean pour: no cured meats, no packaged mixers, no preservatives hiding in the glass. Fresh-squeezed juice is the real star here, bringing bright citrus flavor that bottled versions simply can't match. Pouring the wine slowly over the juice keeps the bubbles lively and the presentation gorgeous right up to the rim. An optional orange twist on the flute makes it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a restaurant, but you made it at home in about 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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