Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Blackberry Lime Mimosa

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Mimosa is a cocktail drink composed of one part champagne (or sparkling wine) and one part citrus fruit juice, usually orange juice.  It is traditionally served in a tall champagne flute during brunch or to guests at weddings.  Today, I’m twisting and changing things up a bit.  As many of you know that I love having brunch at home, and a cocktail here and there.  This Blackberry Lime Mimosa is a great new taste to try if you’re feeling a little adventurous.

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I started this cocktail with a good amount of fresh lime juice for the refreshing citrus flavor; then I muddled some blackberries along with fresh mint leaves for a little sweetness and freshness.  I couldn't help it but took a deep breath to take it all in.  The citrus, berries and mints smelled divine!  Then, I pour in a little simple syrup and shaken it well with some ice; next, I filled my champagne glasses half way with the blackberry lime mixture and top the glasses with some prosecco.  That’s what I usually have on hand (or I should say, available in the fridge so I don't sound like an alcoholic!  hahaha....).  Of course, you can use champagne as well.

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This cocktail is slightly sweet and tart at the same time, very refreshing and perfect for Spring.  If you have a brunch to serve or gathering to host, this would make a great cocktail for your guests.  You can make the blackberry lime mixture ahead of time and simply pour the prosecco when your guests arrive.  This is a lovely recipe and I can see myself making it over and over again.  Do you have a favorite cocktail recipe to share?  What is your favorite ingredients to use in a cocktail (I love citrus)?  Leave me a comment below and let me know.  I can't wait to find out!  Cheers to Spring!

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Blackberry Lime Mimosa: (Printable Recipe)
Makes: 4 to 6 cocktails (depending on the size of your champagne classes)

6 ounces fresh blackberries
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons water
1 bottle Prosecco or Champagne, chilled
ice for cocktail shaker

In a small saucepan, heat the water and sugar until all sugar dissolved, remove from heat to cool.  And you have just made a simple syrup!

Place blackberries and mint leaves in the cocktail shaker.  Muddle with a wooden spoon until the berries are smashed up.  Add lime juice, simple syrup and fill the cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake for 30 seconds to a minute.  Fill champagne classes half way full with the blackberry lime mixture.  Pour Prosesso or Champagne to fill the classes.  Cheers and enjoy!


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13 comments:

  1. This blackberry lime mimosa cocktail looks so refreshing! How I wish I could drink it now. I think this will be my favourite cocktail drink as I love citrus drink and also blackberries.

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  2. This cocktail looks so beautiful and refreshing! Beautiful clicks, Amy.

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  3. Hi Amy , the cocktail looks so refreshing , love all the ingredients and I will be enjoying this cocktail all spring and summer . Thanks for sharings :)

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  4. Amy,

    With no doubt, this cocktail is refresching and must be delicious as far as a read the ingredients ! :) Love blackberries !
    Wonderful colour, wonderful photos ! :)

    Cheers,

    Isabel

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  5. Gorgeous mimosas my friend, it is my favourite drink so love the refreshing variation :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  6. Oooo! This has my name written all over it. Seriously. Can't you see my name on it? I have so many drink recipes on my blog and I love them all. :)

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  7. May I come drink with you?!! Xx Delicious.

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  8. Super refreshing! Love the disclaimer note as well as it made me chuckle... Let the weekend commence!

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  9. I'll take one..or two..or three!!! These look so tasy!!

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  10. I love mimosas too, and I don't restrict myself to just brunch hehe. This sounds delicious!

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  11. Hi Amy, very refreshing cocktail. The colour is very pretty too. Lovely display.

    Best regards.

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