Oh Mimosa, how many times have saved my head from pounding on a Sunday morning? The quintessential breakfast and brunch wine cocktail. A bit of “hair of the dog” and a bit of a vitamin boost. This classic mimosa recipe is simple to make. Have some fun with it if you’re serving them for a brunch by adding colorful garnishes. Below I’ve included 10 different variations to glam up your mimosas.
Classic Mimosa
The cornerstone of every great brunch is a mimosa, preferably bottomless. Two simple ingredient: Prosecco and orange juice. You can add a couple of ingredients if you're feeling fancy. Add a teaspoon of grenadine and let it sink to the bottom for a cool layered look. Booze it up with an ounce of Gran Marnier. Or crush up some strawberries or raspberries for color and texture.
- 50 ml Orange Juice (Freshly squeezed if possible)
- 50 ml Prosecco (Sub any sparkling wine)
- 1 wedge Orange ((Optional))
Add equal parts Prosecco and then slowly add OJ into a flute glass.
Garnish with an orange wedge (Optional)
10 Ways to Spice Up Your Mimosa
Here are a few substitutions and additions to step up your mimosa game, just don’t try them all at once.
- Use freshly squeezed tangerine juice
- Use orange sorbet instead of OJ
- Use equal parts OJ and pineapple juice, garnish with pineapple slice or shredded coconut rim
- Muddle up mint to give it a mojito feel
- Sink grenadine at the bottom for a fun layered look
- Muddle up strawberries or raspberries for flavor and texture
- Give it a cinnamon/sugar rim and a splash of cranberry juice for the holidays
- Add a teaspoon of pomegranate seeds
- Make it a sparkling creamsicle by adding an ounce of vanilla vodka
- Add a teaspoon of maple syrup and garnish with crispy bacon
Sparkling Wine for Mimosas
Classic Mimosa Recipes call for Prosecco, a sparkling wine from Italy. Because of how Prosecco is made, it is an inexpensive sparkling wine to use for Mimosas and other wine cocktails. I don’t recommend splurging on Champagne for Mimosas since the nuance will be masked by the orange juice.
Glassware for Mimosas
A classic Champagne flute is the perfect glassware for a mimosa. I’m a big fan of the JoyJolt brand. High quality at a comfortable budget.
A stemless Champagne flute will also work. Also from JoyJolt.
Some advice: If you’re having a boozy brunch for a bridal shower or baby shower near a pool, may I suggest getting these very cute plastic flutes. I’m not saying I know this from experience but I’m also not saying I don’t.
What you need to do if you have leftover Prosecco
If you have any opened bottles of Prosecco, you’ll need a Champagne stopper to keep the bubbles locked in and fresh. In this article, I’ve outlined all the serving and storage questions you may have about Prosecco.
