This Mimosa cocktail is beloved for its simplicity and refreshing flavor. With just a few ingredients, you can make a classic drink perfect for breakfast, brunch, bridal showers, summer gatherings, and Mother’s Day. 
Mimosa Cocktail Recipe
The traditional mimosa requires only orange juice and sparkling wine. It has become the quintessential brunch cocktail and pairs beautifully with egg-based dishes like eggs Benedict. The exact origin of the mimosa is debated, though many sources trace a variation of the drink back to the early 1920s as an offshoot of the Bucks Fizz. Whatever its history, the mimosa remains a widely enjoyed, effortless drink. Consider setting up a mimosa bar so guests can customize their own glass — it’s an easy way to entertain and allows everyone to tailor sweetness and strength to taste.
Video: Making this Easy Mimosa
Best Sparkling Wines and Tips for Mimosas
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice whenever possible — the bright, fresh flavor makes a noticeable difference.
- Chill both the orange juice and the sparkling wine before serving. Cold ingredients keep the drink crisp and refreshing.
- Choose a drier sparkling wine rather than a very sweet one; the orange juice already adds sweetness.
- Affordable options such as Spanish Cava, Italian Prosecco, and many French sparkling wines work well. You don’t need an expensive bottle for a great mimosa.
- Quality sparkling wines are made around the world — you can also find good bottles from the U.S., Australia, South Africa, Portugal (Espumante), Hungary, Chile, and more.
- Adjust the ratio of orange juice to sparkling wine to suit your taste. Enjoy this mimosa at your next gathering!
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Ingredients
- 1 oz. (30 ml) fresh Orange Juice , chilled
- 3 oz. (90 ml) Sparkling Dry White Wine (Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, etc.) chilled
- (optional) strawberries or other garnish
Instructions
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Pour the chilled orange juice into the bottom of a champagne flute. Slowly add the chilled sparkling wine and give the glass a gentle stir to combine.
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If you like, add a strawberry or other garnish before serving.
Notes
You don’t need an expensive bottle for a mimosa, but choose a pleasant, dry sparkling wine so the drink doesn’t become overly sweet. Brut-style Champagnes work well, and Cava or Prosecco are affordable, flavorful choices.
Feel free to adjust the orange juice-to-wine ratio to suit your taste. Some prefer a fruitier mimosa with more juice, while others like the classic, drier balance.
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