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Blood orange mimosas—everything you love about a classic mimosa (easy to make, elegant, celebratory, wine in the morning!) turned up a few notches. This gorgeously hued brunch cocktail calls for just three ingredients and has more color and pizazz than a classic mimosa.
In addition to using blood orange juice, I’ve added a splash of ginger liqueur to this mimosa recipe. The ginger liqueur adds a spicy zip to the drink while also giving it more of a “cocktail” feel and not just a juicy brunch drink.
This refined take on the classic mimosa is great for brunch, evening cocktails, and even holiday dinner parties.
Ingredients Needed
- Fresh blood oranges (in season December–April)
- Ginger liqueur (such as Domaine De Canton)
- Sparkling wine (such as Cava Prosecco)
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Best Sparkling Wine for Mimosas
I recommend using brut Cava or Prosecco for mimosas—both are dry sparkling wines and tend to mix well with citrus juice. Avoid using Champagne as it’s simply not worth the cost when mixing with juice. Save champagne for enjoying on its own!
Both Cava and Prosecco are affordable, but steer clear of the super cheap stuff and use a bottle that runs somewhere between $12 and $16.
Variations
- Classic: Skip the ginger liqueur for a more classic mimosa (or add a splash of orange liqueur).
- Sunrise Mimosa: Use pomegranate liqueur (which I also use in this Kir Royale) instead of the ginger liqueur for a sunrise look.
- Grapefruit & Rosemary: Use this Grapefruit Rosemary Syrup in place of the juice and liqueur.
- Pear & Ginger: Use pear nectar instead of the orange juice.
Use Ginger Liqueur in These Other Cocktails
If you give this mimosa recipe a try, be sure to let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @zestfulkitchen on Instagram. I love hearing about and seeing your ZK creations!
Blood Orange Ginger Mimosa
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chilled fresh blood orange juice, from about 6 oranges
- 4 ounces ginger liqueur, such as Domaine De Canton
- 1 (750mL) bottle sparkling wine, such as brut Cava or Prosecco, chilled
- Blood orange slices for serving
Instructions
- Pour 2 ounces blood orange juice and ½ ounce ginger liqueur into each champagne flute. Fill flutes with sparkling wine; garnish with a slice of orange and serve immediately.
