The mimosa cocktail is an easy and lovely drink to make any time of the year, but is especially wonderful for a Mother's Day brunch. You can make this by the glass or in a punch bowl. Just use equal amounts of orange juice and sparkling wine, and enjoy!
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Making a Classic Mimosa
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Pour equal parts of sparkling wine and orange juice into a champagne flute. Pour the sparkling wine first, followed by the orange juice, so that the wine doesn't fizz up too much.
- Which sparkling wine to try? Champagne, Cava, and Prosecco are great options. Opt for a sparkling wine that is not too sweet, as the sweetness of the orange juice combined with the sweetness of the wine could overpower the drink.
- Always remember to chill your orange juice and sparkling wine beforehand. Lukewarm mimosas are not as dapper as chilly ones.
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Add a splash of Triple Sec liqueur, if desired. While most people think of a mimosa as simply containing orange juice and sparkling wine, a splash of Triple Sec can fortify the drink. [1] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Stir gently, garnish, and serve. Mint or fresh fruit make good garnishes. For a great way to incorporate fruit into the mimosa while chilling the drink, freeze some fruit — raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, mango, pineapple,etc. — and then place them in the drink right before serving. They will act as ice cubes and keep your drink cool for you while you sip.Advertisement
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Making a Mimosa Variation
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Make a cranberry mimosa . Technically, you can make a mimosa with any fruit juice. All you need to worry about is getting the ratio of fruit juice to sparkling wine right. This recipe is great for when you're in the mood for something different.
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Try an apricot mimosa . Combining apricot nectar, pineapple nectar, orange juice, and sparkling wine, this mimosa is about as tropical as you can get.
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Opt for a Hermosa mimosa . It runs off the tip of your tongue thrillingly, just as it runs down your throat enticingly. This mimosa is a simple mix of guava juice and sparkling wine, topped with maraschino cherries.Advertisement
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QuestionCan I use Prosecco to make a mimosa?Tom Blake is a Bartending Expert and the creator of the Crafty Bartending website. He has over 10 years of experience in the industry as a professional bartender, bar manager, and traveling bartender. Throughout his career, he’s worked in all sorts of venues & positions, and notably traveled his way through Europe, the UK, South-East Asia and Australia, all while bartending. He is the author of “The Bartender’s Field Manual”, which covers a myriad of topics, including bartending as a profession, the composition of alcohol and spirits, and craft cocktail recipes.Yes! You can use Prosecco, Champagne, or any other variety of sparkling wine to make a mimosa.
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QuestionWhat's the cheapest champagne you can buy for mimosas?Tom Blake is a Bartending Expert and the creator of the Crafty Bartending website. He has over 10 years of experience in the industry as a professional bartender, bar manager, and traveling bartender. Throughout his career, he’s worked in all sorts of venues & positions, and notably traveled his way through Europe, the UK, South-East Asia and Australia, all while bartending. He is the author of “The Bartender’s Field Manual”, which covers a myriad of topics, including bartending as a profession, the composition of alcohol and spirits, and craft cocktail recipes.That depends on what country you’re in. Prosecco is usually an economical choice. Champagnes tend to be on the more expensive side.
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QuestionIs Korbel champagne good for mimosas?Community AnswerYes, that's my favorite, and I always have it in the house because I use it to make champagne cakes.
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Tips
- For larger quantities, pour the orange juice and champagne into a punch bowl.Thanks
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Warnings
- Do not drink and drive.Thanks
- Do not serve to minors.Thanks
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To make a mimosa cocktail, mix equal parts sparkling wine, like prosecco or champagne, and orange juice in a glass. You can also add a splash of Triple Sec to give your mimosa more flavor. For a fun and delicious garnish, freeze some fruit, like raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries, and then add them to your drink right before serving. To learn how to make different mimosa variations, scroll down!
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- "This was a first for me. I tried freezing pineapple and added it to the mimosa, it had an amazing taste and everyone loved it. Thank you, I will be trying other variations of fruit for my mimosa." ..." more
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