Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas | Mimosa Recipe
Carrot-Mango Mimosas by Bobby Flay?
The Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas are a tasty alternative to the traditional mimosa. If you’re looking to serve a drink with higher nutritional value and health benefits than the standard version, you need to give this recipe a go. The Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas are loaded with beta-carotene, vitamin C and iron. So, despite this being an alcoholic beverage, you won’t feel as bad afterwards because the vitamins and minerals will help your body recover faster. It requires the Vitamix or Blendtec and a juicer, but is well worth the effort. The Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas are very inexpensive to make, especially if you happen to get mangoes when they’re in season. Your guests will want to sip on this delicious drink all night!
Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas
If you’ve ever been in the mood for a mimosa but wanted a little different variation, the Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas recipe is for you. It’s got a wonderful flavor and is packed beta-carotene, vitamin C and iron so you’re also racking up the nutrients. Serve the Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas at your next celebration where there’s alcoholic beverages and you’re sure to have some happy guests. As with any alcoholic drink, Bobby Flay’s Carrot-Mango Mimosas should be consumed in moderation. For best blending results use the Vitamix or Blendtec, but, for optimal results, this mimosa recipe is best made using both a blender and juicer.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas
- 1 cup very cold fresh organic carrot juice
- 1 cup very cold mango juice
- 2 Tablespoons filtered water (add more if needed)
- 1 bottle very cold sparkling wine
- Peel your carrots, if needed. Place enough carrots through the juicer until you have one cup of carrot juice. Set aside.
- Peel your mango and discard the skin and seed. Place meat in the blender with the water and blend until very smooth.
- Pour your mango into a fine mesh metal strainer and let the juice drain into a bowl. Set the mango pulp and fibers aside.
- Rinse your blender pitcher if there is any mango pulp and fiber left behind. Pour the mango juice and carrot juice into the blender and blend on medium until fully mixed.
- Pour about 1/3 of the way into champagne flutes and top off with sparkling wine.
The Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas are a fresh, new take on the traditional mimosa and a wonderful accompaniment to any fancy party, event or function. Serve the Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas with colorful napkins to celebrate the specific occasion. Your guests will love that they are getting something different, while still able to enjoy the beverage they know and love. It’s an especially great drink to make if you have a kitchen area for prep and a few extra people helping, as the Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas recipe requires the Vitamix or Blendtec and a juicer. If you’d like a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the sparkling wine and add a bit of sugar-free ginger ale. That version is great to serve at a baby shower (so the bride can enjoy) or at an event where there are underage attendees. Want to switch the Bobby Flay Carrot-Mango Mimosas recipe up a bit? Just swap the mangoes for organic peaches.
- Recipe by: Bobby Flay
- Recipe Type:Drink
- Servings: 4
Special Equipment:
Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, juicer, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon
Ingredient Health Benefits
Carrots, botanically named Daucus carota subsp. sativus, are a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. Carrots are very high in Vitamin A and an excellent source of beta carotenes. These compounds have shown to aide in prevention of heart disease and to help maintain healthy cholesterol. Many, many studies have been conducted on carrots and human health – they also play an important role in the healthy functioning of the eye. Carrots are alse high in Biotin, Vitamin K, fiber, and molybdenum.
The mango is a juicy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera. Mango fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene,and beta-cryptoxanthin. Together; these compounds have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin.
Water is a transparent fluid which forms the world’s streams, lakes, oceans and rain, and is the major constituent of the fluids of living things. Water is essential for human health, but the proper source and amount varies from person to person and within a person over time. All human cells and systems require water, so it’s essential to keep hydrated.
Sparkling wine is a wine with significant levels of carbon dioxide in it making it fizzy. Sparkling wine has some antioxidants, but it is high in calories and high in sugar and should only be consumed in moderation. The brand and type of sparkling wine as well as whether you purchase red, white, or rose can all affect the nutritional content.
HEALTH BENEFITS: Carrots may have anti-cancer effects, control blood sugar regulation, delay the effects of aging, and improve immune function. They are full of vitamin C, calcium and iron. Carrots also contain vitamins E and K, potassium, folate, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium and zinc. Mangoes alkalize the body, help burn extra calories (leading to weight loss), promote good eyesight, aid concentration and memory, and prevent anemia. They’re high in vitamins A and C, several B-complex vitamins, copper, potassium, magnesium and iron.
