I love mimosas as they are always a good drink to serve for special occasions and especially during the holidays. I usually serve these for brunch as they add a little festivity to the occasion.
I am bringing these delightful, refreshing drinks to Fiesta Friday #46 where Angie @The Novice Gardener is hosting another great party. I am so excited to be a co-host this week and looking forward to sharing this fun experience with a talented food blogger Margy @ lapetitecasserole. She has some of the most creative recipes and I always enjoy reading her posts. So, let’s get this party going with a holiday cocktail or two. Cheers!
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The first recipe is your standard mimosa using only two ingredients, champagne or sparkling wine and orange juice. Half orange juice and half champagne or make them to taste. You can use sparkling cider or club soda for the kids instead of champagne. If you want to make this cocktail even better add a splash or two of Grand Marnier 🙂
I just saw this cute idea of making orange juice ice rings to spruce up this holiday cocktail in the Food Network Magazine. Besides I have had this mini bundlette pan for a few years and now I have another way to use it.
Normally, mimosas are served in a long stem glass which allows you to hold the glass without affecting the temperature . I have martini and highball glasses but nothing else would hold these cute rings – looks like a pineapple slice, don’t you think?
Mimosas
- mini bundlette pan or a doughnut pan would be great to use
- glasses to hold 3-1/2-inch ice ring
- orange juice; or what about Mango or some other juice – just experiment
- champagne or Proseco (which is what I prefer)
- a splash of Grand Mariner can be added for some extra flavor
- sparkling cider for the kids
- fresh raspberries, strawberries or a slice of orange for garnish
Make your ice rings the night before. Fill each mold about half way with orange juice and freeze. When you are ready to serve pour champagne into each glass, gently slip in an ice ring and top with some fruit (run hot water over the bottom of the pan briefly and pop out the rings). One good thing is you can get these ready maybe 20 minutes early so the ice rings start to melt and flavor the champagne or Proseco.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
This second recipe is a little fancier where you freeze a mixture of orange juice, half and half, some sugar and orange zest.
Creamsicle Mimosa
- 2-1/2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 cup superfine sugar (or to taste)
- 4 tsp. orange zest, grated (or to taste – very orangey!)
- 2 bottles Proseco or champagne if you prefer (use sparkling cider or ginger ale for a child’s version)
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a blender and process until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer to an 8-inch square dish and freeze for 6 hours or overnight. It is better to use a shallow pan as the mixture is quite hard and was difficult to scoop into a round ball. Instead I had to cut it with a knife. A melon baller would be good to use as you want the mixture to melt faster into the sparkling wine and small balls would be much better.
To serve, add 1/4 cup mix into a champagne glass or a martini glass and top with Proseco. Garnish with an orange slice or a strawberry. I also like to use raspberries, whatever fruit looks good at the time.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
You know if i saw those at a party I would know that the party was going to go down with a huge bang, wow those look not only so good but i bet they taste good too, really well done on such much effort x
You bet, especially if you have a couple LOL! They are good, simple and a drink you can make to your taste. Happy FF #46 🙂
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wow, looks amazing. Thank god you brought these to the party. 🙂 They are awesome. What a great idea to freeze the orange juice before. I’m in love. 🙂 Happy FF and thank you for hosting! 🙂
Thanks Tina – we needed a little boost this morning or maybe lunchtime! They look like little frozen pineapple slices and so easy to make; you just need the right size glasses. Happy FF #46 🙂
Thanks for co-hosting this week! I love how you made these drinks festive for the holiday season without making them too complicated. Happy FF, and have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Thanks for coming by Kaila and yes they are easy and can be made for kids too. Happy FF #46 🙂
Mimosas are our drink of choice for holiday brunches too. Love the ice ring idea and it is so adorable too! Thanks for hosting Judi!
They are so easy Johanne and everyone likes them, with or without the oj LOL! Happy Fiesta Friday 🙂
Thank you for co-hosting! 🙂 I love the way these cocktails look – Such a great idea! They are perfectly festive and so pretty!
Thank you for coming by as these are great cocktails (with or without the champagne/Proseco). Enjoy your week and FF #46 🙂
Thanks for taking on co-hosting duties with Margy this week – I hope you have fun! As for this drink, Oh la la… an absolute favorite of mine. I just made fruit ice cubes yesterday and oh, how I wish I had waited for this post so I could use my mini bundt pan, too. I just may have to make more now! Looks like we’re in for a fun FF…I brought an “adult” beverage too. 😛
Thanks Nancy – I am having a lot of fun. Some times it amazes me how much in common I have with FF party goers, including you 🙂 A lot of fun recipes and fun people! I cannot wait to see your “cocktail”. Have a nice weekend!
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I don’t know where to start – using the mini bundt pans – genius! The fact that you can prepare the drinks ahead of time to give it a chance to melt – more genius! The way it looks – gorgeous – I am so doing this for the next party!! Thanks so much for also co-hosting Fiesta Friday this week xx
Soon as I saw the picture “a light went on” as I knew I had that pan. Orange juice freezes really good so I kind of timed it as you do want the oj to melt some. Thanks Selma as I am having a great time and meeting some new bloggers 🙂
These are soooo fun!!!! And I love that you use prosecco. I have to try these for my next brunch or party or just whenever I feel like mimosas! 😉
Thanks Tracy – I do prefer Proseco over champagne. Two reasons, cheaper but still just as good and 2nd I do not like to open champagne bottles. Happy FF 🙂
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I’ve never met a mimosa I didn’t like 😉 Love that ice ring idea! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Nor have I Sarah – make it to your taste. The ice ring is fun, simple and can be done ahead of time. Happy FF 🙂
Oh wow, how brilliant! Party time!!!!!
Thanks Melissa – it is definitely party time over at Angie’s. There are a couple of other holiday cocktails so we are really going to have fun 🙂
Love the ice ring – you are right, I totally thought it was pineapple at first. The second version looks great as well. Thanks for sharing and co-hosting FF!
A pineapple with a cherry (raspberry) in the center! Both are delicious, in the second one make small balls using 1/4 cup per glass. Happy FF 🙂
You rock, Judi! I’m hanging out here for the rest of the party! Someone may have to cart me off, but I have found my place next to your cocktails! How awesome! 😀
Now you are talking Julianna LOL! I better make extra as this party at Angie’s is getting wild. Happy FF 🙂
I love these ideas Judi! So much fun and yummy to boot! I’m definitely going to make a few trips back here throughout the party to refuel!
I knew you would Michelle. I see you like to use Proseco too – I need to check out your recipe using gelatin. Fun drinks, huh? Happy FF 🙂
Wow that looks nectarous Aunt Juju…thanx for co- hosting the party this week ….happy FF. .. 🙂
Thanks Chitra – a good drink with or without alcohol – always enjoyed on your holiday table. Happy FF to you :0
The frozen ice rings are a fantastic idea! And I LOVE the suggestion for mango juice!
The ice rings are a great way to make a cocktail special. Use a different juice, you know we are always using oj. Lets be creative and use mango or ? Happy FF 🙂
Thanks for co-hosting this week and bringing this novel idea for serving mimosas. Looks as if we are in for another super Fiesta!
I am having a lot of fun Hilda – all the good recipes and getting to know the party goers a little more. It sure is going to be another great FF 🙂
This idea just makes me want to have a brunch just so I can make them. Adorable idea!
Thanks – Maybe some time you will! Quick and easy and solves the issue of what drink to serve 🙂
What a great idea and the Creamsicles are brilliant.
Thanks so much Tracey – they are fun and easy to make and perfect for a holiday brunch. 🙂
Love the name of this drink ‘Creamsicle Mimosa’ and perfect presentation Judi, I will take the version with ginger ale 😀 Thank you for co-hosting this week Fiesta Friday 🙂
Thanks Linda – we always enjoy these over the holidays or special occasions. It has been busy but a lot of fun to be a co-host. Besides a sister was here over the weekend and we were doing a lot of baking 🙂
Your mimosas look lovely Judi and what a wonderful idea to do the orange juice ice rings -they look so cute and refreshing! Thank you for co-hosting FF this week! Happy Holidays and Happy Partying! 🙂
Thanks Indu – they are a pretty drink to serve with brunch. Happy Fiesta Friday and have a great week 🙂
The presentation is great and the photos are awesome. I love the colour combination too!
Thanks very much Liz for your nice comments – I keep trying! What a difference from when I first started blogging. Have a great week 🙂
These look so beautiful, Aunt Juju. Genius!! 🙂
Thanks Jhuls – pretty to look at and good to drink 🙂
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