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Carrot Cake Mimosa Recipe

Everyone's favorite brunch cocktail and springtime cake come together to make this carrot cake mimosa! Carrot juice and pineapple are mixed with brown sugar and the right touch of spice and vanilla to put a dessert-inspired twist on a mimosa.

5.0 from 211 votes
15 mins
Total Time
5
drinks
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Carrot Cake Mimosa

How to Make the Best Carrot Cake Mimosa

A Dessert-Inspired Brunch Cocktail

This carrot cake mimosa takes the beloved springtime brunch classic and gives it a delightful dessert twist. By combining fresh carrot juice and pineapple juice with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice, you get all the cozy flavors of carrot cake in an elegant bubbly drink. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch, celebrating Mother’s Day, or simply enjoying a casual Sunday mimosa, this recipe brings together the best of both worlds.

The Perfect Balance of Flavor

The key to this carrot cake mimosa is the carefully balanced spice mixture that’s simmered into the juice base. The brown sugar dissolves into the juices during heating, creating a syrup that carries all those warm spice flavors. When you add the sparkling wine at serving time, you get a refreshing, slightly sweet cocktail with complex depth that’s far more interesting than a standard mimosa. The optional cinnamon-sugar rim adds an extra touch of elegance and gives you that carrot cake vibe from the very first sip.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Make a batch of the carrot juice mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator—it keeps well for several days. Then when brunch guests arrive, assembly takes just minutes. The proportions make enough for five drinks, making this recipe ideal for entertaining. From springtime celebrations to casual weekend gatherings, this carrot cake mimosa is sure to become a favorite in your brunch rotation.

Carrot Cake Mimosa

Carrot Cake Mimosa

Everyone's favorite brunch cocktail and springtime cake come together to make this carrot cake mimosa! Carrot juice and pineapple are mixed with brown sugar and the right touch of spice and vanilla to put a dessert-inspired twist on a mimosa.

5.0 from 211 votes
CourseBeverage
CuisineCocktails
Keywordcarrot cake mimosa, carrot mimosa, brunch cocktails, Easter brunch
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings5 drinks
Calories161kcal
AuthorAlex Raeburn
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Ingredients

Carrot Cake Mixture

For Assembly

Instructions

Prepare the Mixture

  1. Add the carrot juice, pineapple juice, brown sugar and spices to a small saucepan.
  2. Whisk to combine. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring every so often to help dissolve the sugar.
  3. Turn off the heat, stir in the vanilla, allow the mixture to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Prepare the Rim (Optional)

  1. For a garnished rim, pour some water onto a small plate.
  2. On a separate plate, mix together the white sugar and ground cinnamon.
  3. Dip the rim of the Champagne flute into the water to moisten and then swirl it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Assemble the Mimosas

  1. Remove the carrot juice mixture from the refrigerator. As it sits, the sugar and spices will separate just a bit.
  2. Whisk it vigorously to bring the mixture back together.
  3. Fill the Champagne flute about halfway with sparkling wine.
  4. Add about 2-3 ounces of the carrot juice mixture.
  5. If you have any room left, you can top with another splash of Champagne. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Whisk the carrot juice mixture vigorously before each use to redistribute the spices and sugar.
  • The carrot juice mixture can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Preferably use freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor.
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