Most mimosas start with a splash of orange juice, but this mimosa takes advantage of the tart bite of lime and blackberries, lending for a vibrant red mimosa perfect for a Christmas brunch or Valentine breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cups white sugar
- 1 medium lime , zested and juiced
- 1 pinch saffron
Instructions
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Combine 1 cup blackberries, water, 1/2 cup sugar, zest and juice of 1 lime, and saffron in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool completely, about 1 hour.
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Pour 2 tablespoons sugar on a saucer. Dip rim of champagne glasses in lime juice and dip in sugar to create a sugar-rimmed glass.
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3
Pour 1 tablespoon syrup into each champagne glass and top with about 4 ounces sparkling wine. Garnish with a blackberry and lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts
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