This Pot of Gold Mimosa is made with pineapple juice and vodka, and a splash of blue curacao for a color-changing twist. Top it off with bubbly for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day cocktail.
If you’re looking for a fun drink for St. Patrick’s Day, and you’re over the green beer trend, you must try this fun, colorful mimosa.
Why You’ll Love It
- This cocktail is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
- Combining the sweetness of Blue Curacao with the richness of vodka, the dry effervescence of Champagne, and the sweet pineapple juice, this drink changes color right before your eyes.
- Top it with candied pineapple for a festive treat that’s as delightful to look at as it is to sip.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- Pineapple juice
- Vodka – Use any vodka you have on hand
- Champagne – The Champagne doesn’t need to be the most expensive bottle. You can go with a Brut or something a bit sweeter, if you like. I’ve substituted with Prosecco and Cava before. It does change the cocktail due to sweetness levels, but it’s definitely acceptable.
- Blue curacao – An orange flavored liqueur colored a bright vivid blue.
- Garnish – Finish with a pineapple slice or try this candied pineapple as a garnish.
Equipment Needed
- Champagne flutes
- Cocktail jigger
- Spoon
- Cocktail picks
Helpful Tips
- Don’t stir the blue curacao when you add it to the drink so that you keep the gradient color change of yellow to green.
- You can use prosecco, cava, or sparkling wine in place of the Champagne if you like.
- This is a sweet cocktail already so a drier champagne or sparkling wine is preferable.
How to Make a Pot of Gold Mimosa
Pour the pineapple juice into a Champagne flute. Add the vodka and stir.
Pour the Champagne over the top, leaving room for the Blue Curacao.
Quickly pour in the Blue Curacao so it settles at the bottom. Don’t stir. The blue curacao has a higher sugar content and will sink to the bottom mixing with the pineapple juice at the bottom turning it green.
Is Prosecco or Champagne best for mimosas?
You can use either Prosecco or Champagne in a mimosa, or even Cava or any sparkling wine you like. There’s really no need to use an expensive bubbly in your mimosa, so just go with something that you like and can afford.
What kind of alcohol is Blue Curacao?
Blue Curacao is a liqueur that is flavored with the peel of the laraha citrus fruit, which is a bitter orange native to the island of Curacao. The distinctive blue color is often achieved through the addition of food coloring.u003cbru003eIt typically has around 15-40% alcohol by volume (ABV), depending on the brand and specific formulation. It adds a bright citrusy flavor and a visually appealing blue hue to cocktails.
Why did my whole cocktail turn green?
Pouring the blue curacao into the mimosa too quickly can cause it to mix with the rest of the liquid. For the best results, pour it slowly in a steady stream to allow it to sink to the bottom without causing excessive splashing.
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Festive Pot of Gold Mimosa
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 0.5 ounce vodka
- 2 ounces Champagne
- 0.5 ounce Blue Curacao
Instructions
- Pour the pineapple juice into a Champagne flute. Add the vodka and stir.
- Pour the Champagne over the top, leaving room for the Blue Curacao.
- Quickly pour in the Blue Curacao so it settles at the bottom.
Notes
- Don't stir the blue curacao when you add it to the drink so that you keep the gradient color change of yellow to green.
- You can use prosecco, cava, or sparkling wine in place of the Champagne if you like.
- This is a sweet cocktail already so a drier champagne or sparkling wine is preferable.
When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.