This Classic Mimosa Recipe is a refreshing, easy cocktail made with just two ingredients — bubbly and bursting with tangy orange flavor.
The Classic Brunch Drink
The classic mimosa is a simple, elegant choice for brunch, showers, Mother’s Day, or any celebration. Made with sparkling wine and orange juice, it’s light, bright, and easy to prepare. I prefer using a quality Prosecco or other dry sparkling wine, but any chilled dry sparkling wine will work beautifully. This recipe is perfect when you need a quick, crowd-pleasing cocktail.
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Refreshing orange juice and sparkling wine.
Texture: Smooth and effervescent.
Ease: 1/10 — extremely easy to make.
Pros: Perfect brunch cocktail, few ingredients, ready in minutes.
Cons: None.
Would I Make This Again? Yes.
Classic Mimosa Ingredients
All you need are sparkling wine and orange juice. Finish each glass with a slice of orange for a fresh, attractive garnish.
A good ratio to follow is 2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) orange juice to 6 ounces sparkling wine. Adjust the proportions to your taste if you prefer a stronger or lighter drink.
Substitutions & Variations
Experiment with flavored orange juices like orange-pineapple or orange-mango for a tropical twist. Garnish with a matching fruit wedge to enhance presentation.
Blood orange juice makes a beautiful, slightly tangier version. To add sweetness or complexity, stir in a small amount of flavored simple syrup, such as orange or strawberry, to taste.
How to Make a Classic Mimosa
- Pour 2 ounces of chilled orange juice into a champagne flute.
- Top with 6 ounces of chilled champagne or Prosecco.
- Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling white grape juice, soda water, or ginger ale. The flavor will differ from the alcoholic version but remains festive and bubbly.
- Always serve mimosas well chilled. Cold sparkling wine preserves the bubbles and delivers the best flavor.
- Use the orange juice you prefer — from smooth to pulpy — depending on your texture preference.
- A standard bottle of sparkling wine contains about 25.4 ounces, so a recipe using 6 ounces per mimosa yields roughly four mimosas per bottle.
More Tasty Cocktails for Brunch:
- Breakfast Martini (Easy Brunch Cocktail) — a bright, brunch-ready martini.
- Cocoa Puffs White Russian Cocktail — a playful coffee-flavored cocktail with cream.
- Best Bloody Mary — a savory, customizable brunch classic.
- French 75 Cocktail — gin, lemon, and sparkling wine for a citrus-forward sip.
Mimosa
Ingredients
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 6 ounces champagne or Prosecco
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
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Pour 2 ounces of orange juice into a champagne flute.
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Top with 6 ounces of champagne or Prosecco.
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Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Try flavored orange juices, such as orange-pineapple or orange-mango, for different flavor profiles.
- Add a splash of flavored simple syrup if you want extra sweetness or complexity.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 8 g
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Protein: 1 g
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Fat: 1 g
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Sugar: 7 g
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