The bright and fruity flavors of fresh berries and citrus combine brilliantly in the Strawberry Mimosa.
One never wants to assume, but I’d bet safe money that a good number of you out there love a good brunch. A late Sunday morning or early afternoon with friends and loved ones, sitting outside with a warm breeze… and possibly an adult beverage or two. And that’s really why we all love brunch so much, isn’t it?
Today’s recipe is a delectable and sweet tipple, the Strawberry Mimosa. An incredibly delicious take on the classic Mimosa, which is a balanced mixture of orange juice and champagne, the Strawberry Mimosa brings together the tanginess of citrus with sweet and sunny berry notes. All topped with a crisp and dry pour of bubbly.
The next time you’re invited out for a laid-back meal of omelets with slices of cantaloupe at the end, order a round of Strawberry Mimosas for the table. This cocktail might just become your new traditional brunch beverage.
What is the best champagne to use in a Strawberry Mimosa?
The “best” of anything can depend on multiple factors, and the high cost of anything is never a good gauge of quality. I do enjoy a fairly pricey (for me) champagne when I can splash out, specifically Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot and Moët et Chandon. But I also enjoy a dry, crisp Coppola Diamond prosecco as well as a brut Mionetto. And both make fantastic Strawberry Mimosas.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries hulled
- 2 cups orange juice chilled, divided
- 1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine (750 ml), chilled
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Place the fresh strawberries and 1 cup of the orange juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Fine strain into a large cup.
- Pour the remaining 1 cup of orange juice between each champagne flute. Each glass should be around a quarter full.
- Top each slowly with the strawberry mixture, then carefully add chilled champagne or sparkling wine until the glass is full.
- Serve immediately, garnished with a fresh strawberry.
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
You’ll want a long-stemmed and tall champagne flute to enjoy this sweet and fruity Mimosa. Once your beverage is poured, garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim.
Can you use strawberry syrup in this recipe?
If you don’t have a blender or access to one, some strawberry syrup or prepackaged purée will work in a pinch. Just mix with the orange juice before pouring your bubbly on top.
Other bubbly brunch cocktails worth trying
It is the weekend once again, and you and your compatriots are sitting around the brunch table, laughing over crêpes and morning cocktails. Any excuse to imbibe before noon is always a good one, and below are a few boozy beverages that will go well with any late breakfast.
- Breakfast Shot – What’s better than orange juice? O.J. mixed with whiskey, schnapps and bacon.
- Espresso Martini – This eye-opener has been a trendsetter since the 1980s.
- Bellini – Sweet, bubbly and filled with peachy fresh flavor.
- Pomegranate Mimosa – Aperol lends a helping hand in this sparkling concoction.
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