Best Orange Dream Mimosas Recipes

ORANGE CREAM MIMOSA

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 to 10 mimosas

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (5 to 6 oranges)
1 orange, zested
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup superfine sugar
1 bottle sparkling wine or Champagne*
Strawberries, for garnish
*Non-alcoholic sparkling wine, sparkling cider, or ginger ale can be substituted.

Steps:

Put orange juice, zest, half-and-half, and sugar into a blender and process until the sugar has dissolved, about 30 seconds. Pour this mixture into a shallow pan and freeze until hard, 4 hours or overnight.
Remove the frozen orange mixture from the freezer and let it sit to soften slightly, about 10 minutes. With a scoop or tablespoon, scrape out a small scoop and put it into a Champagne glass. Slowly fill the glass with Champagne and serve garnished with strawberries.

CRANBERRY ORANGE MIMOSAS

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Mimosas are just so elegant for Sunday brunch. My recipe uses tart cranberries to balance the sweetness of champagne and orange juice. -Shannon Stephens, Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3 cups orange juice, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 bottles (750 milliliters each) champagne, chilled
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

Place cranberries and 1 cup orange juice in a blender; cover and process until pureed, stopping to scrape down sides of jar with a rubber spatula as needed. Add lemon juice and remaining orange juice; cover and process until blended., Pour 1/3 cup cranberry mixture into each champagne flute or wine glass. Top with 3/4 cup champagne; serve with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE DREAMS

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A fellow teacher shared this recipe with me. We have several great cooks on our teaching staff, and each of us takes turns bringing special treats to the lounge. These moist, chewy cookies with a pleasant orange flavor are a favorite.-Susan Warren, North Manchester, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups vanilla or white chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in vanilla chips., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.