Orange Dream Mimosas

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + freezing

Makes

16 servings (4 cups frozen mix)

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023
Your inner child will love this fun riff on the classic mimosa. Use sparkling cider, ginger ale or sparkling grape juice for a nonalcoholic version. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Orange Dream Mimosas Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 2-1/2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 3/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 2 bottles (750 milliliters each) champagne or other sparkling wine
  • Optional: fresh strawberries or orange slices

Directions

  1. Place the first 4 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish; freeze, covered, 6 hours or overnight.
  2. To serve, place 1/4 cup orange mixture in each champagne glass. Top with champagne. Garnish with strawberries or oranges; serve immediately.
For nonalcoholic version: Substitute 2 bottles (750 milliliters each) sparkling apple cider for the champagne.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 138 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.