Want something special to serve at your Easter brunch on Sunday? Why not try this Sumo orange spritz, an elegant alternative to the ordinary mimosa. I used peels from sumo oranges, a favorite in our test kitchen for their intense sweetness and tang, to infuse vodka to get a more pure concentrated flavor than simply using the juice. If you can't find Sumo oranges, which are a hybrid blend of a mandarin and regular orange, navel, blood orange, or tangerine would work as well. Keep reading for the recipe! For the infused vodka:
Use a vegetable peeler to remove thick strips of zest from 5-6 scrubbed oranges, and add to a clean glass jar with a lid. Cover with 2 cups vodka, cover, and store in a cool place for at least 2 days and up to a week, shaking daily. Strain, and enjoy.
For the spritz:
To an ice filled glass add:
2 ounces orange infused vodka
1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur
3 ounces prosecco or club soda
