SAVOUR Manitoba

28 SAVOUR MANITOBA | SPRING 24 Mimosas cont. We played with varied juice options too. Try pineapple or grapefruit juice to pair with your Prosecco, Cava and Crémant d'Alsace. e traditional garnish for a mimosa is an orange slice. But mimosa lovers are putting their own twist on garnishes, including tasty strawberries or fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary sprigs. An interesting trend is creating a mimosa bar for events — especially brunch celebrations. ose wishing to imbibe can customize their bevvie with the style of sparkling (including non-alcoholic), the type of juice and the garnish. It's a fun option! CAVA For those who want the indulgent biscuity notes that come with Champagne, Cava is a good choice. e grape varieties used in Cava are Parellada, Macabeo and Xarel-lo, whereas Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Meunier are the key choices of blends in France. However, Cava is made in the same traditional method as Champagne, which gives it that similar beautiful toasty quality. PROSECCO Because Champagne is out of the price range for many of us, there are other alternatives you can choose. Prosecco is a popular choice. While still tasty, it lacks the bready or biscuity notes inherent in Champagne. Purists might claim it may no longer be a true mimosa. But it is an economical and enjoyable option — especially when hosting a larger group. CRÉMANT D'ALSACE e Savour Manitoba team found an additional option to try: Crémant d'Alsace, which is made in the traditional method just like Cava but often using similar grapes as they do in Champagne. is sparkling evokes similar notes as the non-vintage Champagne — without the larger price tag.

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