Lemonade Mimosas

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Fresh-squeezed lemonade perks up the citrus notes in sparkling wine in this twist on a classic mimosa. We like a dry sparkling wine like Champagne or even rosé in this refreshing summer drink to keep the sweetness subtle. For a nonalcoholic version, use lemon-flavored seltzer in place of the wine, or use an alcohol-free wine that has a hint of effervescence.

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Liz Mervosh
Elizabeth Mervosh
Liz Mervosh

Elizabeth Mervosh is a recipe tester and developer for Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in Birmingham, Alabama. She creates and fine-tunes recipes for brands including Southern Living, Real Simple, Food & Wine, People and EatingWell.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 6 lemon peel strips

  • 2 cups cold water

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 lemons)

  • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle chilled dry sparkling wine

Directions

  1. Place sugar and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Using the back of a spoon, stir and crush the mixture until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water and lemon juice; whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer the lemonade to a small pitcher.

  2. Divide the lemonade among 6 white-wine glasses (1/2 cup each). Slowly pour wine (about 1/2 cup each) into the glasses. Squeeze and rub 1 lemon peel strip over a glass to release essential oils. Gently drop the peel into the glass. Repeat with the remaining 5 lemon peel strips. Serve immediately.

To make ahead

Refrigerate lemonade (Step 1) in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132 Calories
13g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Total Sugars 9g
Added Sugars 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3IU 0%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Folate 8mcg 2%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Magnesium 3mg 1%
Potassium 43mg 1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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