The Vermosa: A New Mimosa Recipe

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Champagne flute with an amber cocktail garnished with a blood orange slice against a pink background

American Vinegar Works Vermosa

Our Vermosa (Vermont + Mimosa) is a beautiful bubbly brunch beverage. You can make this drink with any of our sweet and tangy apple cider vinegars. We have also included a few variations in the cocktail notes below including one that doubles as a very sophisticated pre-dinner drink.

This recipe features our Cranberry Apple Cider Vinegar.

Which vinegar to use, and why

The vinegar replaces the usual citrus and holds up better against vermouth. We use Pink Pacific Rosé Wine Vinegar here. It is slow-fermented and aged in oak at our mill in Worcester, Massachusetts, which is why it seasons the dish rather than just souring it.

Make it ahead and keep it

Mix to order. For a batch, combine everything except the ice and anything fizzy, chill it, and finish each glass as you pour.

What to cook next

Try Bee's Knees Cocktail, or browse all our vinegar recipes. If you have not cooked with craft vinegar before, a mini bottle sampler set lets you taste across the range before committing to a full-size bottle. Orders over $85 ship free within the contiguous US.

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Vermosa

American Vinegar Works

Servings

1 Person (approx. half a flute)

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cuisine

Modern American / Brunch

Category

Cocktails

The Vermosa (a clever portmanteau of Vermont + Mimosa) is a sophisticated, bubbly brunch beverage that elevates the standard orange juice and champagne combo. By introducing the complex, fruity acidity of Cranberry Apple Cider Vinegar and the botanical depth of Spanish dry red vermouth, this drink transforms into a savory, herbaceous refresher. It is the perfect choice for a "foodie" brunch where a standard mimosa just won't cut it.

Vermosa

Ingredients

  • 1oz Spanish dry red vermouth 
  • .5oz AVW Cranberry Apple Cider Vinegar, Blueberry ACV, or 19.53 ACV
  • 1oz orange juice
  • 4oz Cava

Directions

  1. Add cava to a champagne glass or coupe, top with remaining ingredients and enjoy! Garnish ideas follow in the notes. So many notes... but we know you are a reader!

  2. Variation 1: Skip the vermouth and double the orange juice. The flavor is closer to a traditional mimosa with a little kick.

  3. Variation 2: Skip the orange juice completely and follow the rest of the recipe as is. I love this one. I found it savory and sophisticated. Because you are not adding cloudy orange juice the liquid is also clear with a dark caramel color and you can see the gentle bubbles. This may be more of a lunch or even pre dinner drink but certainly works for a foodie brunch. It is more gently herbaceous than sweet. Serve this one in a coupe and garnish with a floating dried apple or dried orange slice.
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