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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 4:54:10 GMT
I've never served alcohol on thanksgiving but I have several bottles of champagne left over from my kids wedding sitting in the garage fridge. I have family coming to my house from 10 am on & dinner is about noon so the young folk can go on to inlaws dinners.
What is a good ratio of champagne/orange juice?
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 13, 2016 5:03:44 GMT
Equal parts.
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Post by justkat on Nov 13, 2016 5:11:43 GMT
We do them for Christmas morning. We don't measure but I'd say pretty close to equal parts.
Also if you don't want mimosas but something not too different:bellinis (sp). It's champagne with fruit puree, peach, raspberry etc
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Post by Scrapper100 on Nov 13, 2016 5:28:47 GMT
We do them for Christmas morning. We don't measure but I'd say pretty close to equal parts. Also if you don't want mimosas but something not too different:bellinis (sp). It's champagne with fruit puree, peach, raspberry etc Oh those sound good. I may have to do that soon  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 5:30:25 GMT
The up and coming thing is Apple cider and champagne.
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Post by michellegb on Nov 13, 2016 11:30:02 GMT
The up and coming thing is Apple cider and champagne. Well that sounds yummy and I might have to replace the mimosas with that! I usually eyeball it and make them about 1/2 and 1/2. You can fancy the mimosas up and add a little Chambord or some peach puree. SaveSave |
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 13, 2016 12:22:13 GMT
I've never served alcohol on thanksgiving but I have several bottles of champagne left over from my kids wedding sitting in the garage fridge. I have family coming to my house from 10 am on & dinner is about noon so the young folk can go on to inlaws dinners. What is a good ratio of champagne/orange juice? Really it can be whatever you want. We've always had mimosas on New Year's Day and we've made them for the kids when they were younger with orange juice and a splash of champagne. Then the adults get the real thing, but with as much champagne as they want. |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 13, 2016 12:30:27 GMT
Half and half is standard.
When I want to make mine especially fancy, I add a splash of Chambord and a few frozen raspberries per glass.
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Post by grinningcat on Nov 13, 2016 12:34:41 GMT
I've put a spoonful of strawberry or raspberry puree in the glass before the orange juice and then at the last minute the champagne. It makes a nice effect. The frozen raspberries that Spongemom Scrappants mentioned also look really pretty in the glass. My niece did a Bellini bar for my other niece's bachelorette. It was fun, she had 4 or 5 juices, a couple fruit purees and the champagne. It was nice to make our own and be able to experiment with the different flavours. |
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Post by cade387 on Nov 13, 2016 12:36:50 GMT
You can always do a mimosa bar. Have the Champagne in an ice bucket and then have several types of juice and other liqueurs (if have/want them like kir, st. Germain, grand marnier, etc.)
That way if people can control the ratio and you don't have to be making custom drinks while trying to cook.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 13, 2016 13:36:36 GMT
If I was hosting the in-laws, I'd be all over it! I think Mimosas sound like a great start to Thanksgiving.
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Post by basketdiva on Nov 13, 2016 16:30:43 GMT
A couple of years ago my friend made the mimosa with pomegrante juice- so good!
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Post by padresfan619 on Nov 13, 2016 16:37:05 GMT
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Post by genny on Nov 13, 2016 16:46:42 GMT
We do champagne punch at thanksgiving. Equal parts champagne and white grape juice with various sliced up fruits in the pitcher. Usually oranges lemons and strawberries, but I've used kiwis and grapes as well. Whatever is on hand! Always a big hit and very light and refreshing!
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Post by maurchclt on Nov 13, 2016 16:56:21 GMT
I just want to know, what time are you serving the mimosas?
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Post by momx1 on Nov 13, 2016 17:08:17 GMT
I've never thought about them for Thanksgiving! I will so be doing this next year when I host my family.
I do a Christmas brunch every year for both families and I always think mimosas would be so good but DH's family would have a fit if I served alcohol.
My family on the other hand has no problem consuming alcohol!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 21:09:46 GMT
I just want to know, what time are you serving the mimosas? My Dad usually gets here about 11 with the turkey so 30 minutes before that! One year, he called me at 10 am and told me that the electricity at his house was off and he couldn't finish cooking the turkey so he hoped I had a plan B. I was in a panic! I should have known he was pulling my leg. He is a joker that one. Gotta love him. That's why I'd consider mimosas before he got here! Great ideas, ladies! Thanks! |
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Post by valincal on Nov 13, 2016 21:19:24 GMT
I've never served alcohol on thanksgiving but I have several bottles of champagne left over from my kids wedding sitting in the garage fridge. I have family coming to my house from 10 am on & dinner is about noon so the young folk can go on to inlaws dinners. What is a good ratio of champagne/orange juice? More OJ than champers just to be safe...cautionary tale as follows. I hosted my first Thanksgiving many years ago and had the family over for brunch, mimosas and board games, to be followed by dinner. I was having so much *fun* I forgot to put the turkey in the oven!  My parents arrived around 4pm and my mom said "I don't smell the turkey cooking."  We put it in in the oven, cranked up the heat and ate a very late dinner. Luckily we had lots of snacks and appetizers to carry us through. I've been reminded of my blunder every Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past 17 years. Oh yay.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 21:22:10 GMT
I've never thought about them for Thanksgiving! I will so be doing this next year when I host my family. I do a Christmas brunch every year for both families and I always think mimosas would be so good but DH's family would have a fit if I served alcohol. My family on the other hand has no problem consuming alcohol! Your house, your rules! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 21:24:05 GMT
If I started drinking at 10/11. There would no dinner!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 21:24:51 GMT
I've never served alcohol on thanksgiving but I have several bottles of champagne left over from my kids wedding sitting in the garage fridge. I have family coming to my house from 10 am on & dinner is about noon so the young folk can go on to inlaws dinners. What is a good ratio of champagne/orange juice? More OJ than champers just to be safe...cautionary tale as follows. I hosted my first Thanksgiving many years ago and had the family over for brunch, mimosas and board games, to be followed by dinner. I was having so much *fun* I forgot to put the turkey in the oven! My parents arrived around 4pm and my mom said "I don't smell the turkey cooking." We put it in in the oven, cranked up the heat and ate a very late dinner. Luckily we had lots of snacks and appetizers to carry us through. I've been reminded of my blunder every Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past 17 years. Oh yay. Oh, gosh, valincal! I would have died of embarrassment! I'll keep your story in mind and not pour until I have everything under control! TFS! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 21:32:37 GMT
If I started drinking at 10/11. There would no dinner! Since we eat early - around noonish - so the young folks can go to in laws houses after, everything is usually cooked the day before or very early. By the time everyone brings their dishes to my house...it's just warm up. Since we are telling Tday stories.... I've mentioned here before that I've been hosting for 25 or so years and both my DH's and my family comes. At one time, we were the only married couple in the bunch! It has been good for my kids and my nieces to see all their grandparents and great grandparents be friendly with the new spouses.... Everyone has always gotten along, told fun stories and brought delicious food. My father's last wife (of several!) was particularly helpful to me in the tiny kitchen I have and a good cook, to boot. Well, last year, my father, whom I love dearly but know he is a terrible husband, decided to divorce her! So, I'll be missing her at Thanksgiving dinner! We weren't really that close, but always friendly. Gah! Now I have to learn to make cornbread dressing for the first time! I'm starting to practice tomorrow. I have neighbors lined up to be my tasters... |
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Post by josie on Nov 13, 2016 21:57:28 GMT
My mom and I always have mimosa thanksgiving morning.
Last year on New Year's Eve, we made them with orange sherbet- they were so good! We even indulged and had them again for New Years brunch!
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My parents arrived around 4pm and my mom said "I don't smell the turkey cooking." 
