A mimosa with a wicked streak. Bright, crisp bubbles lift fresh citrus, while Krampus adds a quiet warmth and spice that keeps this from drifting into brunch cliché. Celebratory, slightly irreverent, and best enjoyed when the day feels too early—or the night went exactly right.
Rise & Smite is our mimosa: chilled orange juice and dry sparkling wine with a half ounce of Krampus Herbal Liqueur. It's the brunch drink, with a little warmth for cold mornings.
It takes a minute to build and works for one or for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 oz chilled orange juice
- ½ oz Krampus Herbal Liqueur
- 4–5 oz chilled brut sparkling wine
- 1 orange twist, to garnish (optional)
Directions
- Pour the orange juice and Krampus into a flute or champagne glass.
- Slowly top with sparkling wine, tilting the glass so it doesn’t foam over.
- Garnish with an orange twist if you like.
Glass: Flute · Garnish: Orange twist
Tip
Pour the bubbles last and slowly. They mix the drink on their own, so there’s no need to stir and knock out the fizz.
Variations
Blood orange or tangerine juice makes a deeper, more wintry version. For a brunch crowd, set out chilled juice, sparkling wine and a bottle of Krampus, and let guests add their own half ounce.
A Brief History of the Mimosa
The mimosa is usually credited to Frank Meier at the Ritz in Paris around 1925 and named for the yellow mimosa flower. London's Buck's Club had served a similar Buck's Fizz a few years earlier.
It became America's go-to brunch cocktail in the late 20th century and is now a fixture at holiday mornings and weddings.
Why Make It With Krampus
A standard mimosa is just juice and bubbles. A small pour of Krampus Herbal Liqueur adds raw honey, roasted hazelnut and spice, which give the orange juice depth and take the edge off a very dry sparkling wine. It still tastes like a mimosa, only richer.
FAQ
What is the best orange juice for mimosas?
Fresh-squeezed or a good pulp-free juice. Strain fresh juice so it doesn't foam over when you add the bubbles.
What sparkling wine is best for mimosas?
A dry brut cava, prosecco or sparkling wine. Save Champagne for toasting.