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Orange-Cranberry Mimosas Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine
- Fresh cranberries and orange slices for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Champagne flutes

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a pitcher, mix together the cranberry juice and orange juice.
2. Fill each champagne flute 1/3 of the way with the juice mixture.
3. Slowly pour champagne or sparkling wine into each flute until full.
4. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices.


- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: N/A
Temperature:
- Serve chilled
Serving size:
- Makes 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 150
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 0g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of cranberry juice, you can use pomegranate juice or raspberry juice.
- Instead of orange juice, you can use grapefruit juice or blood orange juice.
- Instead of champagne or sparkling wine, you can use prosecco or cava.

Variations:
- Add a splash of triple sec or orange liqueur for extra flavor.
- Use frozen cranberries instead of fresh for a fun twist.
- Add a sprig of rosemary or thyme for a herbaceous touch.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a chilled bottle of champagne or sparkling wine for best results.
- Pour the champagne or sparkling wine slowly to avoid overflow.
- Make a large batch in a pitcher for easy serving at parties.

Storage instructions:
- N/A

Reheating instructions:
- N/A

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in champagne flutes for an elegant presentation.
- Use a festive tablecloth or napkins for a holiday touch.

Garnishes:
- Fresh cranberries and orange slices.

Pairings:
- Serve with a light brunch or appetizers.

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad or yogurt parfait.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mimosas are too sweet, add a splash of lemon juice to balance the flavors.

Food safety advice:
- Use caution when opening the champagne or sparkling wine bottle to avoid injury.

Food history:
- Mimosas were first created in the 1920s in Paris, France.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, tart, and bubbly.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a festive holiday drink or for a special occasion.

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Taste: Fruity, Citrusy, Sweet, Tart, Refreshing