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Orchard Mimosa
[Photograph: Christopher Lehault]
This take on the timeless brunch cocktail substitutes extra-dry cider for the traditional champagne. The spice from a splash of ginger liqueur adds depth to the cocktail without weighing it down. Feel free to substitute your favorite juice—the variations are endless.
About This Recipe
| Yield: | 1 |
| Active time: | 2 minutes |
| Total time: | 2 minutes |
| Special equipment: | champagne flute |
Ingredients
- 3 ounces of fresh squeeze orange juice
- 3 ounces of extra-dry sparking cider
- 1 teaspoon Canton Ginger Liqueur (optional)
- 1 small wedge of orange for garnish
Procedures
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1
Before building the cocktail, make sure the orange juice and cider are both well chilled.
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2
Pour three ounces of orange juice into a champagne flute. Add the ginger liqueur to the orange juice and stir well.
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3
Tilt the champagne flute on an angle and fill with sparkling cider. Gently stir, garnish with orange wedge, and serve immediately.
