Christmas Mimosa
Fizzy, boozy, and perfect for sipping, this Christmas Mimosa is made with festive mandarin oranges to give it a different flavor. Grand Marnier accents the orange, making this the perfect Christmas mornning brunch!
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
By the pitcher
- 1 cup mandarin juice
- 1 cup Grand Marnier
- 1 bottle (750 mL) Prosecco or Champagne chilled
By the glass
- 1 ounce mandarin juice
- 1 ounce Grand Marnier
- 2-3 ounces Champage or Prosecco to top off the glass
Instructions
In a pitcher
- Chill the Prosecco and mandarin juice at least 3 hours ahead of time.
- Combine the mandarin juice and Grand Marnier. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Slowly pour the chilled Prosecco into the pitcher. Do this gently to keep the bubbly fizz.
- Pour the mimosa into champagne flutes and garnish with a slice of mandarin orange or sugared cranberries.
By the glass
- Add 1 ounce of Grand Marnier to the bottom of a chilled Champagne flute.
- Add 1 ounce of chilled mandarin orange juice to the glass and gently swirl to mix.
- Top up your glass with chilled Champagne or Prosecco.
- Garnish and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- If you can't find mandarin juice, freshly squeezed orange juice is a great substitute.
- For a low-alcohol version, replace the Prosecco with sparkling water or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
- Always pour the Prosecco last to keep the cocktail bubbly and fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail