Mimosa Cocktail
This mimosa recipe strikes the perfect balance between Champagne and orange juice, ensuring you’ll never make them the same way again.
How to Prepare Mimosas
Below, you'll find the full ingredient list and a step-by-step guide, but let's first cover the essentials:
What Is a Mimosa?
A mimosa is a simple cocktail made with just orange juice and Champagne. Named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, it’s a popular drink for brunch or daytime festivities.
What’s Inside a Mimosa?
Mimosa ratios can vary, but our recipe uses one part orange juice to three parts Champagne. This makes two servings, so be sure to pour it evenly into two glasses.
How to Prepare a Mimosa
Simply pour the orange juice into two Champagne glasses and top with Champagne. That’s all! For detailed, step-by-step instructions, refer to the full recipe below.
Recipe Tip
Ensure both ingredients are well-chilled before mixing the mimosas.
What Type of Champagne Is Best for Mimosas?
Choose a bottle labeled “brut” or “extra brut,” which indicates a drier Champagne. This will nicely balance the sweetness of the orange juice.
Can You Use Prosecco for Mimosas?
Absolutely! Many people opt for prosecco in their mimosas as it’s often more affordable and offers a slightly fruitier taste. You can swap prosecco for Champagne at a 1:1 ratio.
How Many Mimosas Can You Make From One Bottle of Champagne?
A 750 mL bottle of Champagne will yield approximately 8.5 mimosas using this recipe.
Can You Prepare a Large Batch of Mimosas?
While you can certainly prepare a large batch of mimosas ahead of time and they’ll still taste great, the drink will be fizzier and more refreshing if you pour the Champagne over the orange juice just before serving.
Dinogo Community Tips and Praise
“Perfect balance of alcohol to juice,” says Rachel Cannon. “It’s refreshing and not too strong. I’ll try experimenting with other juices next time for fun.”
“Try adding a maraschino cherry or two,” recommends Moira Russell.
“This has become part of our Thanksgiving tradition,” shares MARYSUNSHINE1. “My daughter, daughter-in-law, and I always gather in the kitchen to prepare Thanksgiving dinner while enjoying mimosas. I can’t imagine the holiday without them.”
Written by Corey Williams
Ingredients Needed
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¼ cup orange juice, chilled
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¾ cup Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
Instructions
Start by gathering all the ingredients.
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Pour the orange juice equally into two flute glasses.
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Pour the chilled Champagne over the juice.
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Serve and enjoy your refreshing mimosas!
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Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 92 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 92 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
| Calcium 11mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 155mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5