Jazz Up Your Brunch Party With A Blood Orange Fizz
Everyone enjoys a crisp mimosa with brunch, but after a while, plain orange juice and sparkling wine can get a little boring. Adding a little touch of creativity can help to elevate this classical drink to new heights.
Some choose to substitute different citrus juices for the orange juice while others booze it up with orange flavored liqueurs like Cointreau and Grand Marnier. I have found that Trader Joe’s Italian Blood Orange soda makes an excellent alternative to orange juice in mimosas. It preserves the fizz, adds a luscious pink color and enhance the citrus flavor. Another great alternative is the Sonoma Natural Blood Orange Sparkler, but it is more difficult to procure. Blood oranges are an interesting choice because the juice is bittersweet, but less acidic than that of regular oranges.
How to make The Thrifty Gourmet’s Blood Orange Mimosa:
Makes approximately 10 glasses
1 bottle of sparkling wine (~$10.00)
1 bottle of Trader Joe’s Italian blood orange soda (~$2.99)
Chill both bottles and pour equal parts of each ingredient in a champagne flute when ready to serve.
Result: Total Awesomeness!
Cost: ~ $13.00 for 10 glasses
By Thrifty Gourmet on December 16, 2008 | 0
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