The Mimosa cocktail is a refreshing drink based on orange juice and sparkling wine. Its color is reminiscent of the bright yellow flowers of mimosa or silver acacia, which, with its early and lush flowering, are among the first to announce the arrival of spring.
Preparation ingredients:
- 120 ml of orange or tangerine juice
- 30 ml of lemon juice
- 1 lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon of orange liqueur
- 1 bottle of very cold sparkling wine
- sugar cubes (optional)
Preparation:
Use a knife or peeler to cut some lemon zest. Be careful not to cut the white part of the lemon, as this adds a bitter taste.
Add the lemon peel to the orange liqueur and leave it to soak for a while so that the flavors infuse each other. Then strain the liquid and remove the lemon peels.
Mix the citrus juices and orange liqueur and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for 12 hours. When it has cooled enough, mix it with chilled sparkling wine in a ratio of 1:1 or according to your taste. For a sweeter cocktail, you can add a sugar cube to each glass. Garnish the served drink with a sprig of rosemary or a slice of orange.
