Description
A festive mimosa with tequila, orange juice, grenadine, and Prosecco, creating a beautiful ombre effect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) chilled Prosecco or other dry sparkling wine
- 1 cup orange juice, pulp-free preferred
- 1/2 cup tequila blanco (silver tequila)
- 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
- Orange slices, for garnish
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Salt or sugar for rimming the glasses (optional)
Instructions
- (Optional) Prepare Glasses: If desired, rim champagne flutes or cocktail glasses with salt or sugar. Spread salt/sugar on a small plate. Moisten glass rims with an orange slice or damp paper towel. Gently press moistened rim into salt/sugar, rotating until coated. Set aside.
- Pour Grenadine: Gently pour about 1 tablespoon of grenadine syrup into the bottom of each prepared glass.
- Combine Orange Juice and Tequila: In a separate pitcher or measuring cup, combine the orange juice and tequila. Stir gently.
- Slowly Pour Orange Juice Mixture: Very slowly and carefully pour the orange juice and tequila mixture over the grenadine in each glass. Fill each glass about halfway. Pour over the back of a spoon to help disperse the liquid gently.
- Top with Prosecco: Gently top each glass with chilled Prosecco. Pour slowly, tilting the glass slightly, to prevent excessive fizzing. Fill each glass almost to the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each mimosa with an orange slice. Add ice cubes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less grenadine.
- Experiment with different juices like grapefruit, pineapple, or cranberry.
- Tequila reposado can be used for a richer flavor.
- Add a splash of lime juice for extra zing.
- For a mocktail, substitute Prosecco with sparkling cider or club soda and use a non-alcoholic tequila alternative.
- Batch the orange juice and tequila mixture ahead of time.
- Infuse tequila with fruits or herbs for a unique twist.
- Choose a dry Prosecco like “Brut” or “Extra Brut.”
- Chill all ingredients before preparing.
- Prepare glasses ahead of time.
- Mix orange juice and tequila ahead of time, but add Prosecco just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes