Mimosas & MiNosas

M I M O S A S  &  M I N O S A S

M i m o s a…….

o r M i N o s a ?

That is the question……..

We offer both in our home, and believe that non-alcoholic drinks should be equally as festive as alcoholic drinks.

Making Mimosas are simple but there is a process and order to follow…….

To make the ultimate Mimosa, start with a d r y sparkling wine. Many good ones are available at affordable prices. My favorite is Saint-Hilaire, a dry French Sparkling wine packaged in the most beautiful bottle.

Classic Mimosas call for equal amounts of orange juice and alcohol, but I prefer more wine and less orange juice, and suggest 2/3 sparkling wine and 1/3 orange juice.

Pour the sparkling wine into a champagne flute and  top with orange juice. Following this order lets the drink mix together naturally – DO NOT STIR.

Did you know stirring will cause the alcohol to go flat?

** For a French twist on this classic, top the mimosa with 1/2 ounce of Grand Marnier.

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M i N o s a ….

For a festive touch, I turn to SEEDLIP. Seedlip Spirits are non-alcoholic distilled spirits, completely sugar & sweetener free with no artificial flavors.

The company offers three different spirits. For MiNosas, I use Seedlip Grove 42, a citrus blend of oranges, with ginger & lemongrass.

To build the MiNosa, use the same proportions as the Mimosa: 2/3 Seedlip to 1/3 orange juice. Begin with the Seedlip, add the Orange Juice and top with a splash of fresh Club Soda. Do not stir and do not substitute the Club Soda with Sparkling Water!

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Whether you drink Cocktails or Mocktails, I hope you can festively and safely celebrate this upcoming Thanksgiving Day. C H E E R S and best wishes for a wonderful holiday!