Blood Orange Mimosa

Name: Blood Orange Mimosa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (about 4-5 blood oranges); 1 bottle sparkling wine (chilled, such as Prosecco or Champagne); 4 slices blood orange (for garnish)

10 min 4 servings Easy

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Blood Orange Mimosa

A refreshing and vibrant blood orange mimosa, perfect for brunch or a special breakfast occasion.

Prep

10 min

Total

10 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

A mimosa is a classic brunch cocktail that perfectly balances the sweetness of fresh juice with the crispness of sparkling wine. While traditional mimosas use orange juice, this version with blood orange juice adds a unique twist with its vibrant colour and slightly tangy flavour. Blood oranges are a seasonal delight, offering a beautiful hue and a complex taste that elevates the simple mimosa to new heights. Perfect for a celebratory brunch or a leisurely breakfast, this blood orange mimosa is sure to impress.

Ingredients

Servings

Mimosa Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the blood oranges

Cut the blood oranges in half and squeeze them to extract the juice, aiming for about 1 cup of juice.

Pro tip: Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove pulp if you prefer a smoother juice.

Chill the ingredients

Ensure both the blood orange juice and sparkling wine are well chilled before use.

Pro tip: Chill them in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Mix the mimosa

In a champagne flute, pour 1/4 cup of blood orange juice.

Pro tip: Tilt the glass slightly to prevent the juice from splashing.

Add sparkling wine

Slowly top up the glass with chilled sparkling wine, filling up to the rim.

Pro tip: Pour gently to preserve the bubbles in the wine.

Garnish and serve

Garnish each glass with a slice of blood orange on the rim.

Pro tip: Serve immediately while the mimosa is still bubbly.

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Tips & Tricks

<ul><li>Chill your sparkling wine and juice for the best flavour.</li><li>Use freshly squeezed blood orange juice for maximum freshness.</li><li>Garnish with a slice of blood orange for a vibrant presentation.</li></ul>

Serving Suggestions

Serve your blood orange mimosa chilled, ideally in a champagne flute to maintain its effervescence. Pair with a light breakfast or brunch spread, such as pastries, fresh fruit, or savoury quiches, to complement the drink's refreshing notes. For make-ahead convenience, you can squeeze the blood orange juice a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Assemble the mimosas just before serving to preserve the bubbles of the sparkling wine.