We've Found All the Best Mimosa Recipes from Easy to Over-the-Top (2024)

FAQs

What's the best ingredients for a mimosa? ›

Typically made with Champagne and orange juice, a mimosa works just as well with any sparkling wine you have on hand—but you must make sure to keep both ingredients chilled. The key to a great mimosa is very cold bubbles.

The Best Fruit Juices for Mimosas

Because they have a good acid-to-sweetness balance and hold their flavor, orange, grapefruit, and cranberry are juice must-haves, while pineapple, pomegranate, passion fruit, mango, and guava make for some exciting twists on the traditional juice menu.

The best Champagne for mimosas isn't actually Champagne.

For mimosas, opt for less-expensive Cava or Prosecco. Cava is from Spain and Prosecco is from Italy, but they're both delicious dry sparkling wines that mix well with juice.

A mimosa co*cktail consists of champagne (or other sparkling wine) and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice. It is often served in a tall champagne flute at festive occasions such as brunch, weddings, or as part of business or first class service on some passenger railways and airlines.

When it comes to orange juice for mimosas, the fresher the better. Look for brands that use 100% pure squeezed orange juice without any added preservatives or artificial flavors. Some popular brands include Indian River Select, Florida's Natural, and Natalie's.

Rosé: A rosé champagne can be preferred to add more sweetness and a fruity-floral feel to the mimosa. Blanc De Blancs: This style is favored for adding more freshness and citrus notes to the co*cktail. High-dosage Sec, Demi-Sec, and Doux champagnes are perfect if one prefers their mimosa extra sweet.

OJ isn't the only juice that makes for a great mimosa. Offer pineapple, guava, orange mango, and cranberry juice options. That way, after everyone has their classic orange juice-based mimosa, they can mix it up. Bonus: Include a variety of fruits, too, like blackberries, strawberries, peaches, and raspberries.

Cranberry juice, apple cider, grapefruit juice, or pomegranate juice would all be great choices.

Just look for brut or extra brut on the label: These terms are used for drier Champagnes that will balance out the sweetness of the juice.

Raventos Blanc de Blancs Sparkling

The affordability of this bottle makes it one of the best champagnes for mimosas. Don't be fooled with the price tag, though, this sparkling wine is vibrant enough to stand on its own.

Which Prosecco is best for mimosas? ›

If you need a quick, no fuss co*cktail to celebrate or to just unwind, you can't go wrong with a delicious Mimosa. This Moscato Mimosa mixes the sweetness of a nice moscato with the acidity of the orange juice for a wonderful combination.

So what type of sparkling wine is best for your brunch mimosas? If you are looking to splurge, then might we suggest Lanson, or Veuve. If you are looking for a cheaper wine and/or a sweeter profile, then italian prosecco or spanish cava are great options.

About This Grapefruit Mimosa Recipe

The version I share here is a grapefruit mimosa. Made with grapefruit juice, dry sparkling wine, and garnished with raspberries, its official name is megmosa.

Healthier Summer Drinks Recipe: The Mimosa

Simply mix your favorite sparkling wine with fresh-squeezed orange juice. This naturally low-calorie drink is perfect for breakfast or brunch — and it's a great source of vitamin C.

Some popular brands of brut champagne that are often used to make mimosas include Veuve Clicquot, Moet & Chandon, and Laurent-Perrier. It's important to note that the quality of the champagne will affect the taste of the mimosa, so it's best to choose a good quality brut champagne for the best results.

Prosecco is often recommended as a substitute for Champagne in mimosas, and Prosecco's fruitier profile can be nice in a sparkling co*cktail. However, I think Cava, a sparkling wine made in Spain, works best for mimosas. Not only does it come closest to tasting like Champagne, but it's also generally less expensive.

Just look for brut or extra brut on the label: These terms are used for drier Champagnes that will balance out the sweetness of the juice.

Offer pineapple, guava, orange mango, and cranberry juice options. That way, after everyone has their classic orange juice-based mimosa, they can mix it up. Bonus: Include a variety of fruits, too, like blackberries, strawberries, peaches, and raspberries.