drink Maya Day and Nightclub
Cocktail: The Pom Pom tops a traditional mimosa with your choice of raspberry or pomegranate liqueur. Cost: $8 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale; 602.810.0736; www.mayaclubaz.com.
Black & Bleu American Grill Cocktail: The grill’s Pomegranate Mimosa combines sparkling wine with pomegranate juice and a hint of fresh blackberry. Cost: $6 9343 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale; 480.767.1810; www.blackbleu.com.
Crudo
Cocktail: Dazed & Confused boasts strawberry-infused Aperol, passion fruit, lime juice and, of course, sparkling wine. Cost: $10 3603 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix; 602.358.8666; www.crudoaz.com.
Ticoz Latin Kitchen
Cocktail: The Big Girl Mimosa is a mix of house-infused citrus, Champagne and strawberry agua fresca. Cost: $6 5114 N. 7th St., Phoenix; 602.200.0160; www.ticozaz.com.
The Bevvy
Cocktail: Santa Margherita rosé Champagne, guava nectar and strawberries mingle in the Scottsdale Mim for the perfect medley of fruit flavors. Cost: $11 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail; 480.525.9300; www.bevvyaz.com.
SOL Mexican Cocina
Cocktail: The Fro-Mo takes a traditional mimosa and injects it with SOL’s signature frozen margarita (available on the weekends during brunch only). Cost: $9 15323 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.245.6708; www.solcocina.com.
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
Cocktail: RA’s Ginger Mimosa uses a gingerinfused orange juice and sparkling wine (available on the weekends during brunch only). Cost: $5 7012 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale; 480.951.5888. 3815 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.990.9256; www.rasushi.com.
SOI4 Bangkok Eatery
Cocktail: The Thaimosa is made from sparkling rosé wine, Peach Schnapps and fresh mango puree. Cost: $11 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.778.1999; www.soifour.com.
Market Street Kitchen
Cocktail: Their Pink Grapefruit Mimosa features pamplemousse rose liqueur, grapefruit bitters, sugar cubes, fresh grapefruit juice, a grapefruit twist and prosecco. Cost: $10 20825 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale; 480.278.7044; www.marketstreetkitchen.com.
The District Burger Bar
Cocktail: The District Splash jazzes up a traditional Champagne and orange juice mixture with the addition of pineapple and grenadine. Cost: $7 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale; 480.664.0356; www.districtbaraz.com.
The Gladly
MIMOSAS WITH MOXIE
Sip on these bubbly beverages at brunch time BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
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runch is popular in the Valley, thanks in great part to our undying love of the mimosa – a tasty treat that is traditionally made with a heavy pour of sparkling wine and orange juice. Although the sipper is delicious in its original form, several restaurants and bars have been going outside of the box and getting more creative with their recipes, adding everything from ginger beer to pink grapefruit, and a variety of other unique ingredients, into the mix. Here is a look at some of our favorite spins on this classic morning cocktail.
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Cocktail: For the perfect sunny day treat, check out the Sorbet Mimosa, which incorporates Veuve Clicquot Champagne and a housemade Solerno blood orange sorbet. Cost: $12 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix; 602.759.8132; www.thegladly.com.
Paul Martin’s American Grill
Cocktail: Their Champagne Lemonade features house-infused Meyer lemon vodka, lemon juice and a touch of fresh basil, topped with Piper Sonoma sparkling wine. Cost: $13 6186 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.991.9342; www.paulmartinsamericangrill.com.