This refreshing watermelon mimosa is a twist on the classic bubbly mimosa cocktail made with watermelon, orange juice, and sparkling wine.
Course Brunch, Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine American, French, International
Keyword Mimosas, Orange, Watermelon
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Chill time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8to 10 drinks
Ingredients
1quarter of a large watermelonpeeled and cut in small pieces, about 5 cups of fruit
2cupsorange juice from 6 large oranges
1bottle of chilled champagnecava, prosecco or other sparkling wine
Optional: Sugar or honey to tastebased on sweetness of the fruit
Fresh mint leaves to garnish
Instructions
Blend the watermelon chunks with the orange juice until you have a smooth mix. Taste and add sugar/honey if needed.
Strain the watermelon orange mix.
Chill the watermelon orange mix in the refrigerator until ready to prepare the drinks. If you have time prepare and chill the juice mix overnight, then strain it again before serving. This helps prevent the mimosas from overflowing.
Pour the watermelon orange mix into champagne flutes, about half full.
Add the champagne or other sparkling wine, pouring it gently to avoid from making a bubbly mess.
Stir gently and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version you can either leave out the champagne or replace it with a sparkling limeade/lemonade or sparkling water.