Cherry Oolong Mimosa
Elevate brunch with this twist on the classic mimosa. Here, we swap orange juice for cherry liqueur and create nuanced flavor with the help of oolong, a type of Chinese tea. Oolong can vary in taste, from honeyed and fruity to roasted and green, but the overall profile lends itself well to the bright, citrusy bubbles.
Ingredients
For the oolong tea:
- 2 cups (16 oz./500 ml) water
- 4 oolong tea bags
For 1 cocktail:
- 1 oz. (30 ml) chilled oolong tea
- 1 1/2 oz. (45 ml) Luxardo Cherry Liqueur
- 1/4 oz. (45 ml) fresh lime juice
- 3 oz. (80 ml) chilled sparkling wine
- Fresh cherry for garnish (optional)
- Fresh thyme sprig for garnish (optional)
For 8 batched cocktails:
- 1 2/3 cup (13 oz./310 ml) Luxardo Cherry Liqueur
- 1 cup (8 oz./250 ml) chilled oolong tea
- 1/4 cup (2 oz./60 ml) plus 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 bottle (750 ml) chilled sparkling wine
Directions
To make the oolong tea, in a small saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Strain and let cool to room temperature. Transfer the tea to a container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 1 week.
To make 1 cocktail: In a cocktail glass, stir together the liqueur, tea and lime juice. Pour into a martini glass or Champagne flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a cherry and fresh thyme sprig.
To make 8 batched cocktails: In a punch bowl or beverage dispenser, stir together the liqueur, tea and lime juice. Top with the sparkling wine.
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