Mimosa

A classic brunch cocktail combining champagne and orange juice, optionally enhanced with a splash of triple sec.

Preparation Time

• Prep: 2 minutes
• Total: 2 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• Equal parts chilled champagne and orange juice
• Splash of triple sec (optional)
• Fresh mint or fruit for garnish
• Frozen fruit for chilling (optional)

Instructions

1. Pour equal parts champagne and orange juice into a champagne flute
2. Add a splash of triple sec if desired
3. Stir gently to combine
4. Garnish with mint or fresh fruit
5. Optionally add frozen fruit to chill

Variations

1. Cranberry Mimosa:

   • Use cranberry juice instead of orange juice

2. Apricot Mimosa:

   • Combine apricot nectar, pineapple nectar, orange juice and champagne

3. Hermosa Mimosa:

   • Mix guava juice and champagne
   • Garnish with maraschino cherries

Notes

• Use chilled ingredients for best results
• Choose dry sparkling wine (not too sweet)
• Fresh-squeezed orange juice preferred
• Can use Cava or Prosecco instead of champagne
• For large groups, can be made in punch bowl
• Freeze fruit to use as ice cubes:
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Mango
  • Pineapple

Source

How to Make a Mimosa Cocktail