Mimosa

Mimosa is brunch personified: light, bubbly and with sun-ripened citrus at its heart. Here it is served in wine glasses for a more relaxed feel and generous aroma, but the trick is the same as always – really cold sparkling and freshly squeezed, well-chilled orange juice. Perfect as a welcome drink or a refreshing aperitif.

Ingredients

• 9 cl dry sparkling wine (brut), well chilled
• 6 cl freshly squeezed, finely filtered orange juice, well chilled
• 1 drop of orange blossom water (optional)
• 1 slice of orange (thin) for garnish

Approach

1. Chill a wine glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. Make sure both the sparkling wine and the orange juice are thoroughly chilled.
2. Squeeze oranges and strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove coarse pulp and excess foam. Measure out 6 cl.
3. Pour the chilled juice into the cold whiskey glass.
4. Add 1 drop of orange blossom water to the juice for a subtle, floral aroma.
5. Pour 9 cl of sparkling wine slowly along the inside of the glass so that the bubbles are preserved and the drink remains elegantly lively.
6. Give the drink a single, gentle swirl with a bar spoon – avoid vigorous stirring that will knock out the carbonation.
7. Garnish with a thin slice of orange on the edge or let it float on top.
8. Serve immediately while the drink is ice cold and sparkling.

Equipment

Flavor profile & serving tips for your mimosa

Fresh, fruity and slightly dry with crisp citrus and lively bubbles. Serve with a savory appetizer – like toasted almonds or smoked salmon on toast – to let the sweetness of the orange meet the saltiness and texture.