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Perfect Mother’s Day Mimosa Bar with Elderflower Lavender & Raspberry Sorbet

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A refreshing and elegant mimosa bar featuring a floral elderflower lavender syrup and fruity raspberry sorbet, perfect for Mother’s Day or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 750 ml bottle of dry sparkling wine or Champagne (e.g., Prosecco like La Marca)
  • 1/2 cup elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 4–5 medium oranges)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pint raspberry sorbet (store-bought or homemade)
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh lavender sprigs for garnish (optional)
  • Orange slices or twists for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Lavender Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the dried lavender buds and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, then cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a jar or bowl, discarding the lavender buds. Let cool completely.
  4. Prep the Mimosa Base: In a large pitcher or beverage dispenser, pour in the orange juice and elderflower liqueur. Stir gently to combine and keep chilled until ready to serve.
  5. Set Up the Mimosa Bar: Arrange champagne flutes or clear glasses, chilled sparkling wine bottle, lavender syrup in a small pitcher or bottle, and raspberry sorbet in a bowl with an ice cream scoop. Include fresh raspberries and lavender sprigs if using.
  6. Assemble Mimosas: Guests fill their glass halfway with the orange juice and elderflower mix, add a splash of lavender syrup (start with 1 tablespoon and adjust to taste), then top with chilled sparkling wine.
  7. Drop a scoop of raspberry sorbet into each glass; it will slowly melt and flavor the drink.
  8. Enjoy and Refresh: Encourage guests to gently stir their mimosas as the sorbet melts. Keep extra sparkling wine and syrup nearby for topping off.

Notes

Make lavender syrup ahead and store in fridge up to one week. Keep sparkling wine, orange juice, and glasses chilled for best results. Use smaller sorbet scoops and keep sorbet frozen until serving to slow melting. Strain lavender syrup to avoid buds in drinks. Non-alcoholic substitutions include sparkling water or cider and elderflower cordial.

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Keywords: mimosa, elderflower, lavender syrup, raspberry sorbet, Mother's Day, brunch, sparkling wine, cocktail, floral drink

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