Mimosa

Cheers to mimosas, a classic brunch bevvy featuring a mixture of two common ingredients—zesty orange juice and your choice of effervescent elegance: sparkling wine, champagne or prosecco. While the ingredients are basic, the experience of toasting and sipping is always special.

I like to kick it up a notch and make a dessert-like version by adding a scoop of fruit sorbet into each flute. And while I tend to make my sorbet using the dynamic duo of frozen mango chunks and strawberries (or frozen pitted cherries and pineapple), you can get creative with your own flavor combinations. I also add in a few mint leaves for a burst of freshness, and, of course, champagne. For a booze-free mocktail version that’s just as special and delicious, swap the champagne for a flavored LaCroix Sparkling water. Not only does my joyful mimosa boast a lower sugar content, but it also packs an extra punch of flavor and nutrients (hello, fiber and antioxidants) thanks to all that extra fruit.

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