Mother’s Day Mimosa Granita

Mother’s Day Mimosa Granitas are one of the most lovely and unique Mother’s Day drinks! Refreshing frozen Mimosas can be sipped or eaten with a spoon, and they’re absolutely lovely as part of a Mother’s Day brunch menu. Here’s what I want for Mother’s Day . . .

1. Number one is a given — to be with my mom and to be with my boys. All together would be the best, though I’ll happy have them all in any order, too.
2. Second is a perfect cup of coffee (also a given if you know me well). And by “a” cup, I mean a few cups. 😉
3. And third is brunch around 11 AM — which will include of the most delectable foods ever, including a luscious Mother’s Day Mimosa Granita.

A Mother’s Day Mimosa Granita is quite different from a typical Mimosa.

What is a Mimosa?

• Traditionally served in a tall flute glass, a Mimosa is a cocktail that is one part champagne and one part orange juice.

This beautiful, bright and sunny Mimosa Granita Cocktail is essentially a classically made orange granita, with a touch of vodka, that’s rested to just the right consistency.

Simple, vibrant and delightfully refreshing!

A few ideas of what to serve for brunch with the Mother’s Day Mimosa Granita:

• French Toast Bread Pudding
• Buttermilk Baked French Toast with Eggs and Bacon
• The Best Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
• Individual Bacon Hash Browns and Egg Casseroles
• Spiced Buttermilk Apple Muffins

And honey, in case you’ve tuned in, I’d also love a trip to a spa and a super clean house. Just sayin’.

My favorite thing from my boys is anything homemade. Even as an adult I know my mom’s favorite gifts are those that I make.

I’m guessing frozen Mimosas just might jump to the top of your favorite drinks list.

So I hope you’ll try the Mother’s Day Mimosa Granita — whatever day it is!

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Mother’s Day Mimosa Granita

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

1 hr 30 mins

Freezing Time

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time

1 hr 45 mins

 

Refreshing frozen Mimosas can be sipped or eaten with a spoon, and they're absolutely lovely as part of a brunch menu.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 to 6

Calories: 216 kcal

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 6 Naval oranges)
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup vodka (or the amount you desire, depending on the strength you want)
• about 6 thin orange and strawberry slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan, place it over medium heat and cook just long enough to dissolve the sugar, about 1 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.
2. Add the orange juice and vodka. Stir to blend.
3. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish, cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer until the edges are frozen, about 30 minutes. Scrape the ice from the edges with a fork, mixing it into the center. Repeat this scraping and mixing process every 20 minutes or so, until it has turned into tiny ice flakes. (Don't stir as you would a batter -- you should almost be "chopping" as you move the ice around.) Keep this in the freezer until you're ready to use it.
4. Fill 4 to 6 glasses with the granita and let it defrost slightly, so that it's slushy, about 5 minutes.
5. Cut slits in the orange and strawberry slices, garnish the glasses with them and serve!

Recipe Notes

Of course this can also be made sans vodka -- a delicious orange slushy!

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