Best Classic Mimosa
Mimosas are one of the simplest, most refreshing brunch cocktails you can make at home. This is my favorite mimosa recipe with lots of tips to help you make them best. Mimosas are such a classic brunch cocktail! They are ridiculously easy to make, and I have shared a few tips below, including making them for a party, the best wine to buy, and my favorite orange juice to use. The best mimosa ratio is equal parts sparkling wine and orange juice. Use this ratio when making one mimosa cocktail or when serving a crowd. One bottle of sparkling wine will make eight mimosas. When making a mimosa, always add the sparkling wine first, then top with orange juice. This way, the cocktail mixes as you pour and won’t make a sticky mess at the top of the glass. You can watch me do this in our video. For more crowd-friendly cocktails, see all of our cocktail recipes! Key Ingredients Sparkling wine: I use chilled, dry sparkling wine for mimosas. Choose a wine you genuinely enjoy. You don’t need to break the bank (I spend $20 to $35 for sparkling wine we use to make mimosas). Use Champagne, Cava (from Spain), an American sparkling wine, or dry Prosecco (from Italy). We used Brut Champagne in our video. Cava and Prosecco are usually the least expensive. I also use sparkling wine for an Aperol Spritz, our Cranberry Champagne cocktail, and the classic Kir Royale. Orange juice: I love fresh-squeezed orange juice for cocktails like mimosas. It tastes fresher, lighter, tarter, and more delicate than anything in the store. That said, when we’re in a pinch, we’ll use the “Simply” brand of orange juice. Optional: Add a splash of liqueur and make Grand Mimosas with Grand Marnier, or add a raspberry flavor with Chambord. Sparkling wine: I use chilled, dry sparkling wine for mimosas. Choose a wine you genuinely enjoy. You don’t need to break the bank (I spend $20 to $35 for sparkling wine we use to make mimosas). Use Champagne, Cava (from Spain), an American sparkling wine, or dry Prosecco (from Italy). We used Brut Champagne in our video. Cava and Prosecco are usually the least expensive. I also use sparkling wine for an Aperol Spritz, our Cranberry Champagne cocktail, and the classic Kir Royale. Orange juice: I love fresh-squeezed orange juice for cocktails like mimosas. It tastes fresher, lighter, tarter, and more delicate than anything in the store. That said, when we’re in a pinch, we’ll use the “Simply” brand of orange juice. Optional: Add a splash of liqueur and make Grand Mimosas with Grand Marnier, or add a raspberry flavor with Chambord. How to Make the Best Mimosas Tip 1: The classic Mimosa ratio is 1-to-1, which means you will need equal parts sparkling wine and orange juice. With this ratio, your cocktail is flavorful, not too sweet, and not boozy. Tip 2: Mimosas are the perfect crowd-friendly brunch cocktail. Before your guests arrive, make sure both the sparkling wine and orange juice are thoroughly chilled. When you’re ready to serve, you have two options: pour individual mimosas as guests arrive or, for a pitcher, slowly combine one bottle of sparkling wine with three cups of orange juice. Tip 3: With the classic 1-to-1 ratio, one standard bottle of sparkling wine will make eight mimosas. Just remember that if you use the pitcher method (shared in tip 2), make sure to mix it right before serving to keep the bubbles from going flat. Mimosa Cocktail Variations Add a splash of cranberry, pineapple, or pomegranate juice. Replace some of the orange juice with blood orange or grapefruit juice. Add a tablespoon of peach or strawberry puree to the bottom of each champagne flute. Add chopped fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, and orange slices. Add a tablespoon of liqueur like Grand Marnier or Chambord (for a French-inspired mimosa). Add a splash of cranberry, pineapple, or pomegranate juice. Replace some of the orange juice with blood orange or grapefruit juice. Add a tablespoon of peach or strawberry puree to the bottom of each champagne flute. Add chopped fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, and orange slices. Add a tablespoon of liqueur like Grand Marnier or Chambord (for a French-inspired mimosa). Mimosa mocktail: To make a non-alcoholic, virgin mimosa, substitute the sparkling wine with sparkling soda or flavored water. Non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice is also popular. For another zero proof cocktail, see our sparkling grapefruit mocktails. Best Classic Mimosa PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins This is my favorite mimosa recipe. The ratio is simple: equal parts sparkling wine and orange juice. Mimosas are perfect for brunch, birthdays, holidays, and weddings. For the best mimosa, use a dry sparkling wine, not sweet. Look for “dry” or “brut” on the bottle. This recipe will work with Champagne, Spanish Cava, Prosecco, and an American sparkling wine. Use something you enjoy. Make 8 Servings Watch Us Make the Recipe You Will Need 1 (750ml) bottle chilled dry sparkling wine 3 cups (750ml) chilled orange juice, we recommend freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup (120ml) Grand Marnier, optional for Grand Mimosas Directions 1Fill eight champagne flutes half full with chilled sparkling wine. Top with orange juice. 2For Grand Mimosas, add one tablespoon of Grand Marnier to each glass before adding the wine and orange juice. 1Fill eight champagne flutes half full with chilled sparkling wine. Top with orange juice. 2For Grand Mimosas, add one tablespoon of Grand Marnier to each glass before adding the wine and orange juice. Adam and Joanne's Tips To make 1 mimosa cocktail: In a champagne flute, combine 1/3 cup chilled sparkling wine and 1/3 cup chilled orange juice. (optional: add 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or triple sec). Fresh squeezed orange juice: You will need 6 to 8 large juicy oranges for 3 cups. The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. To make 1 mimosa cocktail: In a champagne flute, combine 1/3 cup chilled sparkling wine and 1/3 cup chilled orange juice. (optional: add 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or triple sec). Fresh squeezed orange juice: You will need 6 to 8 large juicy oranges for 3 cups. The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Nutrition Per Serving Calories 156 / Protein 1 g / Carbohydrate 15 g / Dietary Fiber 0 g / Total Sugars 9 g / Total Fat 0 g / Saturated Fat 0 g / Cholesterol 0 g AUTHOR: Joanne Gallagher We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? To inspire you to get in the kitchen and confidently cook fresh and flavorful meals.More About Us