PrintClassic Orange Mimosa: The Ultimate Brunch Cocktail
Make the perfect brunch cocktail for your next gathering with this simple recipe. Get the right juice-to-sparkling wine ratio for a refreshing and sophisticated drink.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz fresh orange juice
- 3 oz chilled dry sparkling wine (best champagne for mimosas)
- 1 orange slice or fresh berry for garnish
Instructions
- Chill all ingredients thoroughly before starting.
- Pour 3 ounces of fresh orange juice into a chilled flute glass.
- Slowly top the juice with 3 ounces of sparkling wine. Pouring slowly helps maintain the carbonation.
- Garnish the rim of the glass with an orange slice or a few fresh berries.
- Serve immediately for your graduation brunch ideas.
Notes
- For an easy mimosa bar setup, set out carafes of juice options (like cranberry or grapefruit) and let guests mix their own ratio.
- Use a dry sparkling wine, like Prosecco or Cava, for the best flavor balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0