Want to know the best Champagne for mimosas? We’ve got you covered with a quick guide to the top picks, what to avoid, and how to make your mimosas shine.

Best Champagne for Mimosas

The traditional method for this champagne cocktail call for equal parts fresh orange juice to champagne. The proportions can be adapted depending on if you’d like a little less alcohol or you want something a bit stronger.

Some enjoy their champagne flutes filled with sparkling wine three-quarters of the way and just a splash of orange juice while others prefer something lighter on the alcohol, more in line with a Bucks Fizz.

While an easy drink to prepare, as there are only two ingredients that go into a classic mimosa, you want to make sure you choose high-quality products. A mimosa recipe usually calls for champagne but you can also use a good sparkling wine.

Great Options for Real Champagne

If you want to use a real Champagne it has to be from the Champagne region in France. There are many brands of sparkling white wine that are great for making mimosas, but real Champagne is made and produced in France.

Champagne is also more expensive than sparkling white wine. If you’re hosting a celebration and want to go all out, here are the best Champagne brands for mimosas:

• Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvee

• Taittinger Brut La Francaise

• Champagne Andre Clouet Grande Reserve Brut

• Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut

• Collet Brut

• De Margerie Grand Cru Brut

• Champagne Marie De Moy Premier Cru

• Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne.

Best Cheap Champagne for Mimosas

There really aren’t any “cheap” brands of Champagne. However, you can find good Champagne at a decent price point. Here are some $30 and under suggestions:

• Feuillatte Brut Blue Label 

• Perrier Jouet Grand Brut

• Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut

• Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne – Half Bottle

Is Dry Champagne Good for Mimosas?

Yes, the best mimosas are made with dry champagne or sparkling wine. Dry Champagne is not too sweet which makes it a great pairing with the sweetness of orange juice.

Is Riesling Good for Mimosas?

Yes, you can use riesling for mimosas. There are several categories of riesling and if you have a sparkling riesling on hand, that will be your best bet for a great mimosa. Some of the top picks for a mimosa cocktail are rieslings from Germany and ones labeled with Sekt.

Is Moscato Good for Mimosas?

Moscato can be used in a mimosa, especially if you enjoy your mimosas a bit sweeter. The best thing about mimosas is that they’re so easy to adapt. Different fruit juices can be used with any form of sparkling wine to make your new favorite drink.

What is a Sweet Champagne?

Sweet champagne is usually classified as a demi-sec or doux champagne. These have a higher sweetness level than other champagnes.

Is Barefoot Bubbly Good for Mimosas?

Barefoot is an affordable bottle of sparkling white wine. You can use it to make mimosas. If you pick one of its drier wines or even a Barefoot Bubbly Moscato, you can use it for mimosas. However, it is not considered Champagne but rather sparkling wine.

6 Good Sparkling White Wine Brands for Mimosa

If all of these tips are giving you a long list of brunch ideas, then chances are you’ll want to head out and buy the best champagne for mimosas. Here are some examples of high-quality sparkling wine options to try out:

1. Veuve Clicquot Demi-sec (Champagne)
2. Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava
3. Cupcake Prosecco NV
4. Mercat Brut Nature Cava
5. Poema Brut Cava
6. TÖST sparkling non-alcoholic beverage (for the non-drinkers)

When to Serve Champagne Mimosas

Mimosas are the quintessential brunch cocktail. This simple mixed drink is bubbly and refreshing and pairs perfectly with brunch recipes. This cocktail is also great to serve at any of these celebratory occasions:

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Mimosa Bar

If you’re hosting a brunch celebration, set up a mimosa bar! This is a fun way for guests to create their own mimosas creating their own ratios of Champagne and orange juice.

Place out fresh-squeezed orange juice, your favorite bottles of Champagne, berries, cocktail garnishes, and a small bottle of orange liqueur.

If you want to know more about wine check out our wine serving guide and types of wine chart.

Looking for more orange juice cocktails? We have you covered! Check out all of the best orange juice cocktail recipes that are perfect for brunch!

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