Fantastic Mimosa Recipe - Willow Bird Baking (2024)

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Fantastic Mimosa Recipe

Facebook is driving me up the wall (pun intended). In the past, Willow Bird Baking’s Facebook page has been sort of a “home base” for us to chat about all sorts of topics. I share new posts, sure, but we also discuss everything from which way you put your toilet paper on the roll to your favorite trashy snacks. Silly discussions, serious discussions, advice exchanges, “share your favorite song” dance parties, and the occasional Pepsi vs. co*ke argument — you name it, we’ve talked about it. We’ve had so much fun over the years.

Now, however, things are changing.

Now, Facebook is hiding my posts from the majority of my followers. The algorithms they use to decide what shows up on your newsfeed have gotten very aggressive. Though Willow Bird Baking has over 10,800 Facebook followers, only about 400 see my posts at any given time. This means discussions that used to be huge and fascinating are now pretty tiny (although still fun!) And it means plenty of you who would probably enjoy joining in and commenting might never even see the post!

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Facebook’s motive is simple: they want page owners to pay to promote their posts and get them seen. They’re a business after all. I get it. But it still makes me sad that I can’t reach people who said they want to be reached. I’ve been brainstorming solutions and I think I’ve found a couple of great ones!

First is the easy part: if you like, comment on, and share my Willow Bird Baking Facebook posts, you’ll see them in your newsfeed more reliably. But I’d love a way for you to see EVERYTHING you WANT to see, period. That’s where my newsletter comes in!

I’ve created a new weekly newsletter for those of you who love to share in the community here. If you sign up, you’ll get an email once a week that’ll have a newsy update, links to all the fun discussions we’ve had on Facebook that you can join in (so you won’t miss any), and special bonus features. Sometimes there might be an extra secret recipe, or sometimes a chance to win a gift. I really just wanted a fun, easy place to keep in touch now that Facebook can’t quite be trusted. ‘Cause I love you people.

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Now, because I know how carefully I guard my email inbox, let me assure you: I won’t email you more than once per week (unless you’re also signed up for the #happymoments2014 challenge, in which case you’ll get that email too). I won’t share your email address. It’s just a fun, low-pressure place for our lovely community to keep on goin’ strong. Sign up by entering your email address below.

And now let’s share a drink! I recently made a big pitcher of Mimosas (my favorite co*cktail!) for a brunch get-together and they were so delicious. I’ve tried several recipes to find my favorite and this one definitely wins. Grab your favorite glass and enjoy.

What are your thoughts about Facebook lately?

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Mimosas

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Recipe by: Adapted from Inspired Taste
Yield: 1 pitcher of Mimosas (8 servings)

This is my favorite Mimosa recipe! Serve a big pitcher of Mimosas at brunch for a bright, fresh zing!

Ingredients:
1 (750 mL) bottle of Prosecco, chilled
1/2 cup Triple Sec, chilled
3 cups (plus a smidge) pulp-free orange juice (I used a regular sweetened version), chilled
orange slices and raspberries for garnish

Directions:
Make sure all of the ingredients are well chilled. Not long before serving, pour the champagne into the pitcher first. Add Triple Sec and then add orange juice. Adding the orange juice last will naturally mix the mixture so you don’t have to stir and lose bubbliness. Add the orange slices and chill the mixture until ready to serve. To serve, pour into a champagne flute and add a few raspberries for color. Keep the pitcher chilled between rounds.

by Julie Ruble | 11 Comments

11 Comments on Fantastic Mimosa Recipe

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    Becky

    January 23, 2014 at 7:25 am (10 years ago)

    I haven’t seen any of your posts 🙁 I really dislike Facebook’s policy….I forget I’ve favorited pages, and don’t think to go check them! Excited for your newsletter though 😀

    Reply

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      Julie Ruble

      January 23, 2014 at 8:50 am (10 years ago)

      That’s what I hate, Becky! If people don’t want to see the posts, they can easily hide them, but if they click “like” and Facebook hides them anyway… not cool. Thanks for signing up for the newsletter. I think it’s going to create great community 🙂

      Reply

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    Tame Adams

    January 23, 2014 at 8:45 pm (10 years ago)

    I cannot STAND FB these days 🙁 I haven’t seen NOT ONE of your posts until today, and I think that was a fluke. Although it was a fortunate one, because I signed up for your newsletter!! YIPPIE 🙂

    *HUGS*

    Reply

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    Dennis@ hair removal cream

    January 24, 2014 at 4:13 am (10 years ago)

    I don’t know how Mimosa tastes ( I will find out 🙂 ) but it looks great great great! And those raspberries… And for decoration you can use a slice of mangustan, it looks great, like a star

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    Dalila G.

    January 24, 2014 at 9:59 am (10 years ago)

    GEEZ!!! What a terrible, terrible thing FB is doing!!
    Good for you finding a way around them….kudos to you!!
    I signed up for your letter, I would LOVE to get ALL of your fun ideas, newsy updates, and food recipes etc…..you do entertain me. 🙂
    Thinking this drink will be a part of our Sunday’s. 😉

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    Linda

    March 9, 2014 at 3:04 pm (10 years ago)

    I just signed up for your newsletter as well. But, i will continue to keep my eyes peeled for your posts on facebook for as long as your there. Linda

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      Julie Ruble

      March 9, 2014 at 3:16 pm (10 years ago)

      Thanks Linda!

      Reply

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Not long before serving, pour the champagne into the pitcher first. Add Triple Sec and then add orange juice. Adding the orange juice last will naturally mix the mixture so you don't have to stir and lose bubbliness. Add the orange slices and chill the mixture until ready to serve.

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The Best Fruit Juices for Mimosas

Because they have a good acid-to-sweetness balance and hold their flavor, orange, grapefruit, and cranberry are juice must-haves, while pineapple, pomegranate, passion fruit, mango, and guava make for some exciting twists on the traditional juice menu.

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For the best mimosa, use a dry sparkling wine, not sweet. Look for “dry” or “brut” on the bottle.

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How much orange juice for 40 mimosas? ›

And if we assume each mimosa will be 2 ounces juice and 3 ounces wine or cider then this is what you need to buy: For the Juice: A half-gallon (64 ounces, 1.9 liters) of juice. You can make or buy smaller versions of many juices just so long as the total amount adds up to a half-gallon.

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This is always the big question with mimosas, and the answer is simple: it's totally up to you! I prefer my mimosas to not be overly sweet, so I've always opted for 2 parts sparkling wine and 1 part orange juice. But the classic ratio calls for 1 part sparkling wine and 1 part orange juice.

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Virgin Mimosa Twists
  • Soleil: Substitutes pineapple juice for orange juice. ...
  • Megmosa: Equal parts of sparkling white wine and fresh grapefruit juice. ...
  • Poinsettia: Great for the winter holidays, replace the orange juice with a tart semi-sweet cranberry juice.
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Additionally, Prosecco is typically less expensive than Champagne, Cava, or Crémant, making it a great option for a budget-friendly mimosa bar. However, if you prefer the flavor of Champagne or Cava, those can also be used to make delicious mimosas.

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Rosé: A rosé champagne can be preferred to add more sweetness and a fruity-floral feel to the mimosa. Blanc De Blancs: This style is favored for adding more freshness and citrus notes to the co*cktail. High-dosage Sec, Demi-Sec, and Doux champagnes are perfect if one prefers their mimosa extra sweet.

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These Sunrise Moscato Mimosas are made with a sparkling red moscato and include a splash of cranberry for a festive bubbly brunch! Begin by pouring the orange juice into your glass. You should only fill the glass ⅓ of the way with the orange juice. Slowly pour the Bubbly or Sparkling Red Moscato.

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About This Grapefruit Mimosa Recipe

The version I share here is a grapefruit mimosa. Made with grapefruit juice, dry sparkling wine, and garnished with raspberries, its official name is megmosa.

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Alcohol is considered a depressant and directly affects the central nervous system. Once alcohol enters the bloodstream, it circulates to the brain, where it proceeds to slow down the firing of neurons. When neuronal firings decrease at a normal rate, it can result in relaxation, fatigue, and sleepiness.

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  2. Add Champagne. ...
  3. Mix and serve.
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OJ isn't the only juice that makes for a great mimosa. Offer pineapple, guava, orange mango, and cranberry juice options. That way, after everyone has their classic orange juice-based mimosa, they can mix it up. Bonus: Include a variety of fruits, too, like blackberries, strawberries, peaches, and raspberries.

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Both are made with Champagne or sparkling wine and just one other ingredient — orange juice in mimosas, and peach puree in Bellinis. Though two very simple co*cktails to make, their journey to becoming the drink of choice at brunch are two different paths.

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For mimosas, opt for less-expensive Cava or Prosecco. Cava is from Spain and Prosecco is from Italy, but they're both delicious dry sparkling wines that mix well with juice.

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Furthermore, Bloody Marys have less sugar than other brunch drinks, such as mimosas. Like alcohol, sugar causes dehydration and is processed through the liver. Sugary drinks also lead to a rapid spike in blood sugar, which can eventually cause a headache and a hangover.

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