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Lemon Basil Mimosas

5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Inactive Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle Brut champagne
  • 2 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 1/3 cup lemon basil simple syrup recipe below
  • 1 orange for garnish
  • 1 lemon for garnish
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare simple syrup by combining 1/3 cup water and 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine chilled champagne, chilled orange juice, and lemon basil simple syrup (cooled).
  3. Serve in champagne flutes or wine glasses. Garnish with orange and lemon slices and fresh basil.

Notes

Lemon Basil Simple Syrup

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g