Refreshing Mimosa Cocktail Recipe – Perfect Brunch Drink

Good morning, friends! Darian here from County Mama Cooking. I don’t know about you, but I look forward to lazy weekend brunches all week long. And what better way to elevate brunch than with a pitcher of refreshing mimosas! This classic sparkling cocktail takes brunch from basic to fabulous.

Today, let’s skip the recipe and chat about mixing tips, serving suggestions, FAQs, and why I love serving mimosas at my weekend brunches.

Tips

 

This cocktail is easy to make, but here are some tips for getting the balance just right:

• Chill both the champagne and orange juice well before mixing. This prevents dilution as the drink sits.
• Use fresh-squeezed orange juice if possible for the best flavor. Simply Orange or other premium brands work too.
• Choose a dry sparkling wine like Brut Champagne or Prosecco. Avoid sweeter options like Asti which don’t complement the OJ well.
• Mix 3 parts champagne to 1 part orange juice for ideal flavor and balance. Adjust ratios to taste.
• Add orange juice to champagne rather than vice versa to maintain effervescence.
• Stir gently to incorporate. There’s no need to shake or blend.

More Fun Ways to Serve Mimosa

This cocktail is so versatile and can be served in many creative ways to liven up any brunch or celebration.

• Set up a mimosa bar with various fresh juices, fruits, herbs, and garnishes so guests can create their own custom this cocktail experience. Provide options like orange, grapefruit, pineapple, mango, peach, pear, and pomegranate juices along with berries, citrus wheels, fresh herbs, edible flowers, etc.
• Make mini mimosa flights by serving a trio of smaller mimosas each made with a different juice, allowing guests to sample different flavor profiles.
• Infuse the orange juice with fruits, herbs, spices, or teas to create unique flavored mimosas. Try strawberry basil, peach lavender, or blueberry mint infused OJ.
• Serve this cocktail in a variety of fun glassware like copper mugs, mason jars, or stemless wine glasses. Use cute paper straws in fun patterns.
• Create a mimosa ice luge by freezing juice or fruit puree in a Bundt pan mold for a gorgeous frozen garnish that flavors and chills the mimosas as they pass through.
• Make this cocktail popsicles by freezing mimosas in popsicle molds for boozy frozen treats.
• Rim the glasses with sugars, salts or citrus zests to add a flavorful touch.

The options are endless when it comes to serving up delicious, creative mimosas! Add your own fun twists to make any brunch extra special.

FAQs

 

Here are some common questions:

What orange juice is best?

Freshly squeezed is ideal, but premium not-from-concentrate OJ also works well.

Can I make them ahead of time?

Yes, but mix it right before serving to maintain the bubbles.

What champagne is optimal?

Brut is traditional since it’s dry, but use any sparkling wine you enjoy.

How long do they last once mixed?

Mimosas are best enjoyed right after mixing. The bubbles dissipate quickly.

Friends, mimosas just take brunch up a notch. The light effervescence paired with the sweet citrus flavor makes mornings feel celebratory. My husband loves not having to mix them himself, and even my kids Zoey, Scarlette, and Dain get a kick out of the fun glasses with orange slices.

I also appreciate that they come together quickly with just two ingredients I usually have on hand. No complicated mixing or garnishing required. For my busy weekends, that simplicity is key.

The next time you host a weekend brunch, consider greeting your guests with a pitcher of mimosas. They instantly elevate the experience and make mornings feel special. Here’s to more leisurely brunches with loved ones!