If I’m hosting a special occasion brunch, you can bet that mimosas will be on the menu. Light, fresh, and festive, they’re perfect for celebrating everything from Mother’s Day to Christmas. With citrus in peak season and New Year’s right around the corner, I thought now would be a great time to share my classic mimosa recipe. Whether you make it for a New Year’s brunch, any holiday gathering, or a lazy weekend morning, I hope you enjoy it. Cheers, friends!
Making a mimosa couldn’t be simpler, as it only requires 2 basic ingredients: chilled sparkling wine and orange juice. That’s it! For this cocktail, you don’t even need ice. In fact, for the best results, you should avoid using it, as it will dilute and diminish the wine’s carbonation. For a really cold, bubbly cocktail, chill the wine and orange juice the night before you plan to make mimosas.
When you’re ready to serve, pour the wine into a tilted champagne flute, letting it run down the inside of the glass to avoid losing carbonation. Top the wine with the orange juice, taste and adjust, and enjoy!
I like to use a 50/50 ratio of dry sparkling wine to orange juice in my mimosas, but make sure you taste and adjust your drink to your liking. You may prefer as much as 2 parts sparkling wine to 1 part orange juice, or the opposite if you like a less alcoholic cocktail.
Any brunch fare goes well with a mimosa! Check out my 60 Best Brunch Recipes for a host of sweet and savory ideas, or try any of these delicious recipes:
Classic Mimosa Recipe
These easy 2-ingredient cocktails are guaranteed to be the star of your next brunch!
Prep: 2min
Total: 2min
Ingredients:
- 1 (750 ml) bottle of Champagne, prosecco, or cava, chilled
- 3 cups (750 ml) orange juice
Instruction:
- Pour the sparkling wine into the Champagne flutes, filling each glass about half full. Pour the orange juice on top to fill each glass and serve.
