Mimosa Punch

Mimosa punch is a delicious beverage to serve for bridal parties or a Sunday brunch. Be sure not to add the champagne until just minutes before you are ready to serve to preserve the bubbles.

Recipe 1 - Mimosa Punch with Cointreau and Champagne

2 cups Orange Juice
2 cups Pear Nectar
1/2 cup Cointreau
2 bottles Chilled Dry Champagne
2 cups Ice Cubes
Orange slices and sliced strawberries for garnish.

Combine orange juice, pear nectar, and Cointreau in a large punch bowl, gently stir to combine. Just before serving, slowly add the champagne. Add the ice cubes, garnish with the fruit and serve.  Serves about 8.

Recipe 2 - Mimosa Punch with Champagne

1 - 12 oz can frozen Orange Juice concentrate, thawed
1 liter Club Soda
1 or 2- 750 ml bottles Champagne
4 - 6 large Strawberries cut into slices

Chill all ingredients before mixing. Scoop orange juice concentrate into medium punch bowl and stir to soften. Slowly add club soda and then champagne. Float sliced strawberries on top and serve in champagne flutes or tall iced tea glasses.   Serves 8-10 people.