Looking for a simple yet elegant cocktail that's bursting with flavor? This Sparkling Tangerine Mimosa with Cointreau is refreshing, slightly sweet, and perfectly bubbly-an instant crowd-pleaser!
With just a handful of ingredients and zero complicated steps, it's the perfect brunch cocktail or cocktail party drink. Whether you're toasting the New Year, hosting a weekend brunch, or just craving a zesty pick-me-up, this drink delivers a bright citrus kick with a touch of warmth from the Cointreau. Plus, it's naturally sweet and vibrant, making it a delightful twist on the classic mimosa!
Easy Tangerine Champagne Cocktail Recipe
When we're almost ending the Old year and celebrating the beginning of the New one, I like to serve a special signature drink. This year I made this tangerine mimosa. And it was a great hit, everybody loved this special twist by using tangerines.
Mimosas have been a brunch staple since the 1920s, but this version takes things to the next level with fresh tangerine juice and a splash of Cointreau for a subtle orange liqueur depth. Tangerines, known for their juicy sweetness, bring a softer, more fragrant citrus note compared to traditional orange juice. And when paired with crisp champagne and a hint of vanilla, the result is a perfectly balanced, effervescent cocktail that's both sophisticated and easy to make.
It's a celebration in a glass-no special bartending skills required!
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 7 tangerines, (1 for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cointreau
- 1 bottle champagne
- 4 fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Squeeze the juice from 6 tangerines.7 tangerines
- Mix the juice with the vanilla extract and divide it over 4 glasses.2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pour 1 tablespoon of Cointreau into each glass on top of the tangerine juice.¼ cup cointreau
- Fill the glasses with champagne.1 bottle champagne
- Cut the mint leaves into thin strips and sprinkle them over the drinks.4 fresh mint leaves
- Slice the last tangerine into wedges and place one on the rim of each glass for decoration.
Notes
- Swap mint for rosemary or thyme for a winter twist.
- Add a sugar rim for extra sparkle.
- Freeze tangerine slices and use them as ice cubes!
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