Name: cara cara orange and champagne cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 8 oz freshly sqeezed citrus juice (any variety of oranges); 2-3 oz cointreau (sub with triple sec, grand mariner or simple syrup ); 1 bottle champagne, chilled (sub with prosecco ); 3-4 thinly sliced oranges for garnish; 3-4 sprigs mint or other fresh herbs

happy 2020! how about a great cocktail to start things off! this cara cara orange champagne cocktail is as easy and delicious as it gets!

I've been reflecting on the last decade (2009-2019) and I'm simply astonished. its been the most transformative of my life. even reflecting back on this last year has shown me how far ive come in rediscovering who i am. now. 10 years ago, i would have thought my mid 30's would have provided me more clarify and direction. more answers. the truth is- at any age, in any decade, we have to stop and reevaluate what brings life to our lives. there is no magic age in which we finally have the answers. it is up to us to step into these unknowns, to do the things that scare us and move us forward. it is with a hopeful and abundant mindset, i start this first year of this next decade. wishing you the happiest of new years. cheers!

this easy cocktail is best described as

sweet
slightly tart
bright
fizzy
champagne forward (aka, let's not water down the good stuff)
fresh
happy (that color!!)
refreshing

short and sweet ingredient list

you don't need too much to make these cocktails. but, the ingredients may not be something you have on hand

cara cara oranges (or blood oranges)
cointreau
champagne or processo
sprigs of mint for garnish

any special tools?

everything can be done by hand. but, these tools make it so much easier!

citrus juicer : this is the one I use, and a year later still LOVE
shot glass: eye ball the amount or measure it, up to you!
coupe glasses: any clear glass will work, but I love these

how to make this cocktail

this cara cara orange + champagne cocktail is tart, slightly sweet, and most importantly - its super simple to make!

locate a semi fancy glass
pour an ounce of cointreau into each glass
top with 2-3 ounces freshly squeezed citrus juice per glass
give a gentle stir
top with champagne
let champagne settle
top one more time
garnish with a slice of citrus and sprig of mint
enjoy!

other brunch favorites

cara cara orange and champagne cocktail

citrus season is in full swing and brunch is always in style. nothing screams easy and delicious brunch drink like a mimosa. this is my fresh take that's tart, slightly sweet + perfect for winter weekend gatherings.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

electronic juicer, optional

Ingredients

8 oz freshly sqeezed citrus juice (any variety of oranges)
2-3 oz cointreau sub with triple sec, grand mariner or simple syrup
1 bottle champagne, chilled sub with prosecco
3-4 thinly sliced oranges for garnish
3-4 sprigs mint or other fresh herbs

Instructions

combine freshly squeezed juice with cointreau in serving glasses. top with champagne, orange slices and fresh herbs.

Keyword brunch drinks, citrus cockails, easy entertaining

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