Orange Cream Mimosa Recipe

• Difficulty: Easy
• Yield: Makes 8 to 10 mimosas
• Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 206, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrates 30 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 27 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 20 mg
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Inactive Time: 4 hours

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (from about 5 to 6 oranges)
• Zest from 1 orange
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup superfine sugar
• 1 bottle sparkling wine or Champagne
• Strawberries, for garnish

You may also use non-alcoholic sparkling wine, sparkling cider, or ginger ale as alternatives.

Instructions

1. Combine the orange juice, orange zest, half-and-half, and sugar in a blender and blend until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 30 seconds. Pour this mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for roughly 4 hours or overnight until solid.
2. Remove the frozen orange mixture and let it soften for about 10 minutes. Using a scoop or spoon, place a small amount into a Champagne flute, then slowly top with sparkling wine or Champagne. Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve immediately for a refreshing, elegant brunch drink that's sure to impress.