Nutmeg Free Mimosa
Bright, bubbly, and endlessly refreshing, this classic brunch cocktail is one of those drinks that feels instantly celebratory no matter the occasion. It comes together with just two ingredients — chilled sparkling wine and freshly squeezed orange juice — so there's nothing complicated standing between you and a gorgeous glass. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this is a naturally clean pour with zero warm spices involved, just pure citrus and effervescence. The key to nailing it is temperature: both the juice and the bottle need to be properly cold before you pour, which keeps the bubbles lively and the flavors crisp. Pouring the juice first and topping slowly with sparkling wine gives you that beautiful fizz right at the rim without any overflow. A simple orange twist on the glass makes it look like something you'd order at a fancy hotel, even if you're still in your pajamas. Make a pitcher of fresh-squeezed juice ahead of time and you're ready to serve a crowd in 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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