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

FAQs

What's the best ingredients for a mimosa? ›

This is always the big question with mimosas, and the answer is simple: it's totally up to you! I prefer my mimosas to not be overly sweet, so I've always opted for 2 parts sparkling wine and 1 part orange juice. But the classic ratio calls for 1 part sparkling wine and 1 part orange juice.

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.

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.

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.

If you like your mimosas on the sweeter side, you should actually look for champagne labeled "dry" or "extra dry." Despite the name, it will be slightly sweeter than a "brut" bubbly, which is not sweet. You can also use prosecco or cava, and we've included those, too!

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.

Assorted Fresh Juices – for my every day Mimosa Bar, I usually go with a combination of orange, grapefruit, pomegranate and pineapple juice. For seasonal options, check out my ideas below! Champagne – I mean, this one is pretty obvious, but you definitely need champagne for your mimosa bar!

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.

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.

What is the best cheap wine for mimosas? ›

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.

Spanish Cava is a great choice for mimosas

other than that, Cava and Champagne are practically the same thing. While Champagne is typically made from chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier, Cava, the sparkling wine made in northeastern Spain, is usually made from grape varieties most people aren't as familiar with.

This classic mixed drink, which is equal parts champagne and fruit juice (usually orange juice), is one of the lowest calorie drinks out there. Each flute only racks up a mere 85 calories! Plus, the splash of OJ is minimally caloric, healthy, and chock full of vitamin C.

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Ingredients for Sunrise Moscato Mimosas:

1/3 orange juice (no pulp) 2/3 bubbly or sparkling red moscato. splash cranberry pomegranate juice. cranberries, for garnish.

“Prosecco is made with the glera grape, which is fresh, fruity, light-bodied, and made in the Charmat method, which preserves the classic characteristics of the glera grape,” explains Enore Ceola, CEO of Freixenet Mionetto USA. “These are two key reasons that make prosecco the ideal sparkling wine for a great mimosa.”

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. Otherwise, read on for the best Champagne alternatives to buy when mixing up mimosas.