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Select Mimosa uses the Venetian Select apertivo, orange juice and Prosecco to create a fun, refreshing mimosa that’s perfect for celebrating special occasions, Salute!
Unlike Aperol or Campari, Select is a bitter aperitivo you’ve probably never heard of. It’s the bitter of choice in Venice and has such a delicious and unique taste.
It’s made with 30 different botanicals including rhubarb roots and juniper berries and is a delicious mix of sweet, citrus, floral and bitter all in one.
The classic way to enjoy Select is in spritz form (see our Select Spritz) but another fun way to enjoy it is to turn it into a mimosa with fresh orange juice and bubbly Prosecco.
See the full recipe below plus some delicious nibbles to enjoy with your drink. The best way to experience a true Italian aperitivo!
Ingredients
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- Select – you’ll probably need to order this online (worth it in my opinion) or you may be able to find it in an Italian speciality store. See the photo of Select above.
- Orange juice – I like to use smooth 100% orange juice. You can opt to use freshly squeezed orange juice but I recommend using a sieve to remove any ‘bits’. Make sure your orange juice is chilled.
- Prosecco – make sure it’s nice and cold.
Food to serve with your cocktail
It wouldn’t be an Italian Aperitivo without some nibbles. See some of our suggestions below that we think would go perfectly with your Select Mimosa.
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Select Mimosa
Ingredients
- 1 oz (30ml) Select
- 2 oz (60ml) smooth orange juice, chilled
- Prosecco, to top up (chilled)
Instructions
- Add the Select liqueur to a flute glass then add the orange juice.
- Top up the glass with Prosecco and stir.
- Serve with nibbles for an aperitivo.
Helpful Info for All Recipes
- I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise
- When I use canned or jarred tomatoes of any kind I always use Cirio or Mutti brands for the best results and flavour.
- All vegetables are medium sized unless stated otherwise
- All recipes are tested and developed using a fan (convection) oven
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’ve never heard of this! Thank you!
Hope you get a chance to try it 🙂