New Year’s day is usually a pretty relaxing holiday the family. The stress of the holidays is over so New Year’s is about relaxation and slowly getting back into the regular work/school grind. After getting up at a reasonble time, I put together our traditional New Year’s Day brunch. This year’s meal featured: Belgian waffles topped with Bananas Foster, Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon, and mimosas.
Follow the links for the recipes, continue reading for the Mimosa recipe.
Mimosa
The mimosa is a champagne punch that got its start in France sometime in the 1920s. Making mimosas are easy and they are a great addition to any brunch menu.
- Fill a fluted champagne glass with:
- 2 parts Orange Juice
- 3 parts Champagne or Sparkling wine
Some recipes call for ice, but don’t bother with it. Ice just dilutes the drink; using chilled juice and champagne is sufficient for a chilled drink.