We've Found All the Best Mimosa Recipes from Easy to Over-the-Top (2024)

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What's the best ingredients for a mimosa? ›

This is always the big question with mimosas, and the answer is simple: it's totally up to you! I prefer my mimosas to not be overly sweet, so I've always opted for 2 parts sparkling wine and 1 part orange juice. But the classic ratio calls for 1 part sparkling wine and 1 part orange juice.

The best Champagne for mimosas isn't actually Champagne.

For mimosas, opt for less-expensive Cava or Prosecco. Cava is from Spain and Prosecco is from Italy, but they're both delicious dry sparkling wines that mix well with juice.

Experiment with other flavors

Orange juice is delicious, but it might be time to experiment with new flavors! The next time you're making mimosas, we think you should serve the bubbly with options… specifically, apple juice and pear juice! Apples and pears make for delicious and refreshing juices to add to your mimosa.

The Best Fruit Juices for Mimosas

Because they have a good acid-to-sweetness balance and hold their flavor, orange, grapefruit, and cranberry are juice must-haves, while pineapple, pomegranate, passion fruit, mango, and guava make for some exciting twists on the traditional juice menu.

When it comes to orange juice for mimosas, the fresher the better. Look for brands that use 100% pure squeezed orange juice without any added preservatives or artificial flavors. Some popular brands include Indian River Select, Florida's Natural, and Natalie's.

Best type of sparkling wines for Mimosa

The type of grapes used, the region in which they are grown, and production methods, all affect the subtle flavour profile of each wine. For making mimosas, you should select a dry wine to complement the sweetness of the orange juice.

Assorted Fresh Juices – for my every day Mimosa Bar, I usually go with a combination of orange, grapefruit, pomegranate and pineapple juice. For seasonal options, check out my ideas below! Champagne – I mean, this one is pretty obvious, but you definitely need champagne for your mimosa bar!

On a somewhat snobbish note, “brut” or “extra dry” styles work as the best champagnes for mimosas due to their low dosage (a fancy word for sugar content) and crisp character, which beautifully complements the sweetness of the orange juice.

If you need a quick, no fuss co*cktail to celebrate or to just unwind, you can't go wrong with a delicious Mimosa. This Moscato Mimosa mixes the sweetness of a nice moscato with the acidity of the orange juice for a wonderful combination.

What fruit is good in mimosas? ›

OJ isn't the only juice that makes for a great mimosa. Offer pineapple, guava, orange mango, and cranberry juice options. That way, after everyone has their classic orange juice-based mimosa, they can mix it up. Bonus: Include a variety of fruits, too, like blackberries, strawberries, peaches, and raspberries.

Whether your taste buds settle on a peachy Bellini, a citrusy mimosa, or even something a little bolder, you really can't go wrong. Bellinis and mimosas aren't so different after all, and both drinks can provide that extra touch of flavor and class that you desire for your next event.

The Classic Flight

Like a regular beer flight, this mimosa flight is simple yet classic. Grab a regular beer flight board and fill your glasses with three classic mimosa flavors. We recommend a regular OJ one, a Peach one, and then another citrus flavor. For this board, you don't want to reinvent the wheel.

Some popular brands of brut champagne that are often used to make mimosas include Veuve Clicquot, Moet & Chandon, and Laurent-Perrier. It's important to note that the quality of the champagne will affect the taste of the mimosa, so it's best to choose a good quality brut champagne for the best results.

Prosecco is often recommended as a substitute for Champagne in mimosas, and Prosecco's fruitier profile can be nice in a sparkling co*cktail. However, I think Cava, a sparkling wine made in Spain, works best for mimosas. Not only does it come closest to tasting like Champagne, but it's also generally less expensive.

Just look for brut or extra brut on the label: These terms are used for drier Champagnes that will balance out the sweetness of the juice. Otherwise, read on for the best Champagne alternatives to buy when mixing up mimosas.

On a somewhat snobbish note, “brut” or “extra dry” styles work as the best champagnes for mimosas due to their low dosage (a fancy word for sugar content) and crisp character, which beautifully complements the sweetness of the orange juice.