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Classic Mimosa Recipe

Published on February 16, 2021 by Eden

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Learn how to make a simple mimosa at home with our easy recipe, tips and tricks! This cocktail uses only 2 ingredients and is perfect for all occasions, but especially brunch!

Mimosa in a glass with an orange

Mimosas are the classic brunch cocktail. They’re truly perfect for any holiday or occasion and they are SO simple to make.

If you’re hosting a Christmas brunch, Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day picnic or putting together a bubbly bar for a graduation party, mimosa must be on the menu. They’re easy for the host to put together and there are several variations you can make!

How to Make Mimosas

Ingredients

This is one of the easiest cocktails you’ll ever make. It consists of only 2 simple ingredients: sparkling white wine and orange juice! We recommend that you use fresh squeezed orange juice or buy freshly squeezed orange juice at the store.

Directions

We find that the best ratio is 50/50 sparkling white wine and orange juice. For a stronger cocktail, you can also do 2 parts sparkling wine and 1 part orange juice.

Sparkling white wine being poured into a Champagne Flute.

Chill the sparkling white wine so it’s nice and cold.

When you’re ready to serve, pour the sparkling wine into the Champagne flute 1/2 way full.

Let the bubbles settle, then top until the champagne fills 1/2 of the glass.

Pouring orange juice into sparkling wine in a Champagne flute

Next, pour in the fresh squeezed orange juice until you reach the top of the glass. Leave about 1/2″ to add in a slice of an orange.

Tips for Making a Mimosa

Use a Champagne Flute – This glass is designed to preserve carbonation. They are perfect for celebrations and the only glass sparkling wine and Champagne should be served in. These are the ones we used.

Make a Batch – If you’re serving many people, mix the mimosa up in a larger pitcher then pour into each glass.

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice – To make them the best, use freshly squeezed orange juice. Make this the day before and store it in refrigerator.

Cold Ingredients – You want the orange juice and sparkling wine to be chilled, so make sure they’re both cold before serving. Usually leaving them in the refrigerator over night.

Chill The Glass – Since you don’t add ice to mimosas, chilling the Champagne flutes helps create a super cold cocktail that’s even smoother when sipping.

Mimosa recipe in a Champagne flute

How to Choose Sparkling Wine for Mimosas

Look for a dry sparkling wine, that’s not too sweet. Dry sparkling wines are made from non-aromatic grapes and are usually labeled as Brut.

Since you’re mixing the sparkling white wine with orange juice you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the wine. A $12 to $15 bottle will be perfect for making mimosas.

An inexpensive bottle of Prosecco or Cava will also work for making mimosas.

Blood orange mimosa

Blood Orange Mimosa

One of our favorite mimosa variations is made with blood orange. Blood oranges are in season December through April. They give the cocktail a vibrant reddish pink color and have a sweeter flavor.

To make a blood orange mimosa, simply switch out the orange juice for freshly squeezed blood orange juice.

Mimosa Variations

The classic mimosa is made with sparkling wine and orange juice, however, there are several versions you can make! Here are a few of our favorites, simply switch out the juices for the below:

  • Cranberry Juice
  • Grapefruit Juice
  • Lemonade – Use fresh lemonade.
  • Pienapple Juice
  • Pear Juice
  • Apple Cider – Great for fall!

We even made a carrot and blood orange mimosa that was fantastic for Easter!

You can also add a splash of Grand Marnier, Chambord or Lillet.

orange cocktail outside

Virgin Mimosa

If you want to enjoy a non-alcoholic mimosa, replace the sparkling wine with sparkling soda or sparkling grape juice like Martinelli’s.

How to Make a Mimosa Bar

Place out Champagne flutes with a few bottles of sparkling wine. Then in carafes have different juices like orange, grapefruit, pear juice or apple cider.

In small bowls have berries and citrus slices to garnish glasses. You can also put out a few liqueurs for guests to add a splash!

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Let us know if you make these super simple mimosas by leaving a comment and review below! We’d love to know your thoughts.

Mimosa Recipe

Learn how to make simple mimosa at home! This cocktail uses only 2 ingredients and is perfect for all occasions, but especially brunch! Also sharing variations and tips for making the best mimosa ever!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #Side Dish, Brunch, cocktails, easy cocktails, mimosa
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1 Mimosa
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces sparkling white wine
  • 3 ounces orange juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  • Fill a Chapgane flute halfway full with sparkling white wine. About 3 ounces.
  • Top it with fresh squeezed orange juice, about 3 ounces.
  • Add in a slice of orange to garnish if you please!

Notes

To make a larger batch that serves 8 combine 1 chilled bottle of Champagne or sparkling white wine with cups orange juice. Either combine in a pitcher and pour into each glass or fill half of the glass with sparkling white wine and then top with orange juice to the top of the glass for a 50/50 proportion. 
You can also make it 2 parts sparkling white wine to 1 part orange juice too. 
Create different versions of a mimosa using grapefruit juice or cranberry juice. 
Make sure the wine and juice are both cold before serving. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mimosa Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 123 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 272mg8%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 170IU3%
Vitamin C 43mg52%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Andrea Thueson says

    February 17, 2021 at 2:05 am

    5 stars
    These were the perfect touch for my brunch party! Next time I am going to try one of the other variations! So tasty!

    Reply
    • Eden says

      February 22, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you Andrea!

      Reply
  2. Laura Reese says

    February 17, 2021 at 2:43 am

    5 stars
    These are so great. Can’t wait to try other variations.

    Reply
    • Eden says

      February 22, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  3. Trang says

    February 17, 2021 at 4:20 am

    Mimosas are my go-to cocktai1! I never thought to chill the glasses beforehand though until now!

    Reply

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