Best Mimosa Recipe
Written by Elevate your brunch game with this straightforward mimosa cocktail recipe! This simple yet luxurious brunch cocktail is a brunch-time must-have made with sparkling wine and orange juice.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 53
Ingredients
- 2 oz Champagne
- 2 oz orange juice - freshly squeezed
- Orange slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Champagne Flute
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Add Orange Juice: Pour 2 oz orange juice into the flute.
- Add Champagne: Carefully pour 2 oz Champagne over the orange juice.
- Garnish: Garnish with an orange slice or twist if desired.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Orange Juice: Grapefruit or pomegranate juice also works to switch up the flavors. I've tried it, and it's delicious.
- Champagne: No Champagne? No worries. Prosecco or Cava make great alternatives. Seltzer can work in a pinch if you're out of sparkling wine entirely.
Making a Pitcher of Mimosa:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, you'll need 16 oz of orange juice and 16 oz of Champagne.
- Mix: Combine the orange juice and Champagne in a large pitcher and stir gently.
- Serve: Pour into individual Champagne flutes and garnish as usual.
Making it Non-Alcoholic (Virgin Mimosa):
- Orange Juice: Stick with your favorite type of orange juice.
- Champagne Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic sparkling wine or water for the fizz.
- Proceed As Usual: Follow the original recipe steps using these non-alcoholic options.
Making it Vegan:
- Orange Juice: Make sure your brand doesn't contain animal-derived additives (though most don't).
- Champagne: Not all wines are vegan due to the fining process, which can use animal-derived products. Choose a vegan-certified Champagne.