Cracker Barrel Just Released a Brand-New Mimosa, and It’s Perfect for Summer
Updated: May 23, 2022
It features a Rocket Pop!
Cracker Barrel has gotten a lot more fun since they added alcohol to the menu back in 2020. Pairing wine, beer and cocktails with the restaurant’s down-home staples gives a whole new meaning to “southern comfort.”
This summer, Cracker Barrel is adding to the fun with the release of the Rocket Pop Mimosa. This buzzy new drink combines Cracker Barrel’s popular strawberry mimosa with a true symbol of summer: a Rocket Pop.
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The strawberry mimosa is already a hit by itself, with a refreshing strawberry flavor and of course, a generous helping of sparkling wine. But adding a Rocket Pop, aka one of our favorite Popsicles? A stroke of absolute genius.
According to those who have tried it, Cracker Barrel’s Rocket Pop Mimosa is one of the top items on the drink menu. They recommend letting the drink sit for a few minutes so the Rocket Pop can melt. This way, the flavors from the Popsicle can blend into the mimosa. Summertime is the perfect opportunity to appreciate life (and mimosas) at a slower pace, after all.
When Can I Get It?
The Rocket Pop Mimosa is available at Cracker Barrel right now! The colorful cocktail will be on the menu at participating locations through August 7, so you’ve got plenty of time to try one. Not all locations carry the mimosa, so you may want to verify whether your local Cracker Barrel is serving the drink. Prices may vary based on the location, but my personal Cracker Barrel contact says the new mimosa costs $6.29 at her local restaurant.
If you’d like to re-create the new Cracker Barrel mimosa at home, you can simply pick up a box of Rocket Pops (Bomb Pops and Firecrackers will also work!) at the supermarket and plunge them into a round of homemade strawberry mimosas. Thanks to the drink’s patriotic color scheme, it’ll fit right in at Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekend cookouts.
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As a child, I learned from my grandmother how to make these chicken-fried steaks. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are older, I’ll show them, too. —Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York
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Browned potatoes give simple ham a tasty touch. Not only do the potatoes pick up the flavor of the ham, but they look beautiful! Just add veggies or a salad and dinner is done. —Helen Bridges, Washington, Virginia
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Hash Brown Casserole
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Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Chicken n' Dumplins
Using precooked chicken and ready-made biscuits, this hearty dish is comfort food made simple. It's the perfect way to warm up on chilly nights. —Lakeya Astwood, Schenectady, New York
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Fried Apples
If you’re feeling festive, scoop some vanilla ice cream over a bowl of these cinnamon spiced apples. They’re homey, aromatic and just plain heavenly. —Amie Powell, Knoxville, Tennessee
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I learned to bake turkey in a brown paper bag, but now I use an oven roasting bag for perfect results that keep white meat moist. —Marla Hyatt, St. Paul, Minnesota
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This biscuits and sausage gravy is an old southern recipe that I've adapted. Homemade sausage gravy is a classic, hearty breakfast that takes you on a trip to the South every time it's served. —Sue Baker, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Cole Slaw
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Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Meat Loaf
Grated carrots and cheese add a hint of color to this down-home classic. If there are leftovers, we use them in meat loaf sandwiches the next day! —Sandy Etelamaki, Ishpeming, Michigan
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Biscuit Beignets
Enjoy breakfast the New Orleans way with these warm, crispy bites. Topped with powdered sugar, they are a delight! —Lois Rutherford, Elkton, Florida
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Roast Beef
Everyone loves slices of this fork-tender roast beef with its savory gravy. The well-seasoned roast is Mom's specialty. People always ask about the secret ingredients. Now you have the delicious recipe for our favorite meat dish! —Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania
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I received this recipe years ago. It's a family favorite, especially when Maine blueberries are in season. What a treat to eat on a hot summer day! —Paula Chick, Lewiston, Maine
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
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Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Mashed Potatoes
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You just can't beat the best buttermilk pancakes for a down-home hearty breakfast. Pair it with sausage and fresh fruit for a mouthwatering morning meal. —Betty Abrey, Imperial, Saskatchewan
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A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite. The unusual combination of cola and French salad dressing added to the ground beef gives it fabulous flavor. The mixture is also used as a basting sauce on the moist burgers. —Melva Baumer, Millmont, Pennsylvania
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Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp white cheddar cheese for more flavor. —Shelby Thompson of Dover, Delaware
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I turn classic corn bread muffins into something special by serving them with a honey butter. They're gone in a flash! —Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Chicken Pot Pie
Although this uses leftover chicken, I serve this old-fashioned chicken pot pie as a special company dinner. Actually, my husband may enjoy it more than the original roasted bird with all the fixings! —Marilyn Hockey, Lisle, Ontario
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish
The Cajun flavor is great in this skillet-grilled catfish recipe. You can use this recipe with any thick fish fillet, but I suggest catfish or haddock. —Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Steak Fries
Seasoned to perfection, these herbed steak fries from our Test Kitchen make a quick and tasty side dish for casual suppers. A great way to dress up frozen fries in a hurry!
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I received this recipe for baked apple dumplings with Mountain Dew from a friend of mine, then tweaked it to suit my family's tastes. The soda is definitely the secret ingredient in this rich apple dessert. —Chris Shields, Monrovia, Indiana
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Pinto Beans
Any time Mom had the gang over for dinner, she made these pinto beans. Once she made a batch for my cousin’s birthday and he ate the entire thing. —Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas
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Here's a lightened-up take on the classic southern comfort-food dish: chicken and gravy. This recipe has been a hit at our house since the first time we tried it! —Ruth Helmuth, Abbeville, South Carolina
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Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, this fried okra recipe is crunchy and addicting! My sons like to dip them in ketchup. —Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Southern Fried Chicken
This Sunday dinner staple is first fried and then baked to a crispy golden brown. Well seasoned with oregano and sage, this classic is sure to satisfy diners at church potlucks or late-summer picnics. I love fixing it for family and friends. —Donna Kuhaupt, Slinger, Wisconsin
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's Buttermilk Biscuits
These fluffy biscuits are so tasty slathered with butter or used to mop up every last drop of gravy off your plate. I can still see Mom pulling these tender gems out of the oven. —Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming
