Here is how to make a perfect mimosa every time, plus tips on how to make easy sunrise mimosa drinks for your next party or special occasion.
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This post is all about how to make the best mimosas, including ideas on how to make a mimosa mocktail.
Mimosas are a champagne cocktail that is a famous drink to serve at brunch. The cocktail is easy to make, and it’s mild, crisp flavor is sure to impress guests.
If you’re looking for the best holiday drink recipe to serve for Christmas brunch or New Year’s celebrations, then look no further than a simple, refreshing mimosa cocktail recipe. Mimosas also make a wonderful drink to serve at other special occasions, like engagement parties, graduations, and weddings.
Mimosas make a perfect drink for Christmas brunch. They are easy to make, and if you serve mimosas in champagne flutes, then that makes the occasion feel extra special.
If you are wondering what is in a mimosa drink, the basic answer is simple: a classic mimosas recipe is made using orange juice and champagne. But you can substitute either ingredient to make a unique drink recipe for a holiday party or gathering.
This post covers ingredients for a traditional mimosa recipe, and it also describes different types of mimosa recipes ingredients that you can add to mimosas or use to make a sunrise mimosa.
For example, cranberry juice or pomegranate juice can be used in place of orange juice, and Prosecco or sparkling wine can be used in place of champagne. To make a non alcoholic mimosa drink or beverage, use sparkling grape juice (white or blush) instead, and leave the triple sec out of the drink.
Mimosas are known as a pour and serve drink. The bubbly action of the champagne or sparkling wine mixes the drink for you. This is an easy drink to make for a crowd since the recipe tends to be simple and easy to mix.
How to Make a Mimosa
To make a classic mimosa, combine champagne with plain, pulp free orange juice. The basic recipe is to use a 1:2 ratio of orange juice and champagne.
For a sweeter drink, use a 1:1 ratio of orange juice and champagne. Other ingredients, like a splash of triple sec or grenadine, may be added, depending on your preferences.
Here are some tips on mimosa ingredients and how to make the best mimosas.
Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Champagne, which comes from a special region in France, is the classic way to make a mimosa. But if champagne is too pricey, then look for alternatives like Prosecco, from Italy, or Cava, from Spain.
Sparkling wine makes a great substitute for champagne, in a pinch. If you need a non alcoholic drink to make mimosas, then consider using white or blush sparkling grape juice.
One 750 ml bottle of champagne, Prosecco, or sparkling wine should make about 6 to 7 mimosas, depending on how you measure out your ingredients.
Orange Juice
For best results, use freshly squeezed orange juice. It takes extra time to squeeze the oranges, but the flavor is out of this world. Use an orange juicer to help make it faster and easier to squeeze the oranges.
In a pinch, store bought orange juice works, too. Buy the best flavored juice that you can find for tasty drinks. Since mimosas are a simple drink with few ingredients, it’s important to find and use the best ingredients that you can.
Make sure that the orange juice that you use is cold. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, then increase the amount of orange juice.
Be sure to use pulp free orange juice, or strain freshly squeezed orange juice to remove any bits of pulp or fruit.
Triple Sec
Triple sec is not required to make mimosas, but it does add an interesting layer of flavor and sweetness to the drink.
Grenadine
Make a sunrise mimosa by adding a splash of grenadine to the champagne flute or drinking glass after mixing the mimosa. Garnish the drink with a seeded orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
Champagne Flutes
You can make mimosas using almost any type of drinkware or glassware, but the shape of champagne flutes is one that is best for encouraging the champagne bubbles to flourish and mix up the drink. Stemless champagne flutes and reusable plastic champagne flutes are also popular.
To make a mimosa drink, pour the orange juice in the champagne flute or glass first, then add the champagne, Prosecco, sparking wine, or sparkling grape juice to help mix the drink.
Bar Tools
A set of bar tools makes it easy to measure out ingredients to make your favorite drinks.
Garnishes
Finally, garnish the drink with a seeded orange slice or with a maraschino cherry (if making a sunrise mimosa). Fresh rosemary sprigs make a fun holiday garnish for winter drinks.
Classic Mimosa Recipe
Here is an easy recipe for making classic mimosas that are perfect for holiday brunch and other special occasions.
Classic Mimosa Drink Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 oz. pulp free orange juice
- ½ to 1 oz. triple sec (optional)
- 2 oz. champagne —or Prosecco, Cava, dry sparkling wine, or sparkling grape juice
- Spoonful of Grenadine optional
- Seeded orange slices and/or maraschino cherries, to garnish
Instructions
- Pour orange juice into a champagne glass or drinking glass. Add triple sec, if desired.
- Tilt the glass slightly, and then pour champagne or sparkling wine into the glass. Allow the champagne to mingle with the other ingredients.
- If a sunrise mimosa is desired, add a spoonful of Grenadine around the inner edges of the glass. The Grenadine creates a pretty red and orange ombré effect that is perfect for serving at brunch.
- Garnish the drinks with seeded sliced oranges, if desired. Each sunrise mimosa can also be garnished with a maraschino cherry.
Notes
This post was all about how to make the best mimosa brunch drinks.
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