Orange Liqueur Mimosa

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh orange juice (from 4 [9-ounce] oranges), strained and pulp discarded
• .75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
• .75 cup (12 ounces) chilled sparkling wine (preferably Cava or Champagne)
• 1 (2 1/2- x 1-inch) orange peel strip

Steps

1. Bring juice and sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring often, until sugar dissolves and mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer orange syrup to a small jar or pitcher and chill uncovered until cold, about 1 hour, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
2. Prepare the Mimosa: Pour orange liqueur and 1 1/2 teaspoons orange syrup into a tulip-style Champagne glass (or a white wine glass). Tilt glass slightly, and slowly pour sparkling wine into glass. Holding orange peel strip in 1 hand, squeeze and rub peel sides together over the glass to release essential oils. Gently drop peel into glass. Serve immediately.