{"id":98082,"date":"2014-05-12T12:19:36","date_gmt":"2014-05-12T17:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=98082"},"modified":"2014-05-26T01:06:44","modified_gmt":"2014-05-26T06:06:44","slug":"2-bloody-good-summer-brunch-cocktails-blood-orange-mimosa-and-bloody-rosemary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/05\/2-bloody-good-summer-brunch-cocktails-blood-orange-mimosa-and-bloody-rosemary\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Bloody Good Summer Brunch Cocktails: Blood Orange Mimosa and Bloody Rosemary"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s 5:00 somewhere<\/em> has got to be the best excuse in the book to grab a drink. As I write this, it’s 5:20pm in Lisbon, Portugal. By that math I could have a wine with lunch. But people would scowl and wonder if I had a problem.<\/p>\n

And I don’t. Really.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, brunch has made it acceptable to start your day drinking a wee bit earlier than lunch and way earlier than 5:00. The happy hour rises at dawn with mimosas, bloody marys, and bellinis! They really can be the perfect complement to a late-morning meal of fresh asparagus and prosciutto crepes<\/a> <\/strong>or hearty frittatas<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We’ve made over two of our favorite brunch cocktails – the mimosa and the bloody mary. They use whole, fresh ingredients rather than junky mixers and have inspired new tastes on standard classics.<\/p>\n

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The Blood Orange Mimosa<\/strong> uses three ingredients: Splashes of champagne, blood orange juice, and a hint of fresh basil. Your guests will be toasting you for this delightful addition to brunch. Prettier, sweeter, and possibly more refreshing than a basic OJ mimosa, this one is as charming as it is delicious.<\/p>\n

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\nINGREDIENTS<\/strong>
\nYields 4, 6-ounce servings<\/em><\/p>\n

2 cups champagne or sparkling white wine
\n1 cup blood orange juice (fresh-squeezed if you can get the whole fruit)
\n4 large basil leaves<\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Place a fresh basil leaf in each of four glasses then fill each with a 1\/2 cup of chilled champagne.<\/p>\n

2. Top each glass with a 1\/4 cup each of juice.<\/p>\n

3. Make a toast and enjoy!<\/p>\n

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These recipes are two of 13 healthier breakfast and brunch recipes in our original e-cookbook, Baker\u2019s Dozen. Preview here<\/a> <\/strong>or download for just 99\u00a2 here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Bloody Rosemary<\/strong> is a wake-up call for the senses. There have got to be as many ways to prepare a bloody mary as there are ways to prepare brunch, but each is always unique. At their core, bloody marys jump start tomato juice with vodka, hot sauce, and a number of other garnishments that make them more savory, more spicy, and maybe more sweet.<\/p>\n

Our twist on this wide-eyed cocktail is garnished and flavored with a beautiful sprig of fresh rosemary rather than a stumpy ‘ole piece of celery. The intoxicating aroma of this hearty herb and the slap-in-the-face of the hot sauce might cure whatever ails you!<\/p>\n

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Fresh lemon juice, cracked black pepper, Kosher salt, and as much worcestershire and hot sauce as you can handle round out this very mature glass of tomato juice.<\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS
\n<\/strong>serves 2<\/em><\/p>\n

1 cup tomato juice (we used V8 low-sodium)
\n1 tbsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
\n2 oz. chilled vodka
\n4-6 shakes worcestershire sauce
\n4 shakes hot sauce
\nfresh cracked black pepper
\npinch Kosher salt
\n2 sprigs rosemary<\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. In a cocktail shaker place the rosemary sprig, fresh lemon juice, and ice. Use a wooden spoon to muddle the rosemary to release the herb’s oils. Set to the side.<\/p>\n

2. In a large glass add the tomato juice, vodka, worcestershire, and hot sauce. Pour over the ice in the shaker, close and give two or three vigorous shakes.<\/p>\n

3. Fill a tall glass with ice, pour the shaker, and finish with a fresh rosemary sprig.<\/p>\n

ALSO TRY THESE RECIPES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blood Orange Sorbet Mimosas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

12 Surprising Recipes for a Perfect Brunch Menu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Balsamic and Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

images by Kacy Meinecke and Dana Shultz for DietsInReview.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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