BLACKBERRY-LIME MIMOSA

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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.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Cocktails

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup blackberries
1 cup water
½ cup white sugar
1 medium lime, zested and juiced
1 pinch saffron
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 (750 milliliter) bottle chilled sparkling wine
6 blackberries for garnish
6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 13.4 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

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