Orange Dream Mimosas

Name: Orange Dream Mimosas
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16 servings (4 cups frozen mix).
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; Fresh strawberries

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

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
Fresh strawberries

Directions

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.
To serve, place 1/4 cup orange mixture in each champagne glass. Top with champagne. Garnish with strawberries; serve immediately.

For nonalcoholic version: Substitute 2 bottles (750 milliliters each) sparkling apple cider for the champagne.