Classic Mimosas
Once you know how to make a mimosa, the door is opened for you to make tons more cocktails. This classic brunch drink is definitely one to know.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 155kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 1 ounce triple sec or other orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 3 ounces champagne prosecco, cava or other sparkling wine
Instructions
- Add the orange juice and triple sec to a champagne flute.
- Slowly, pour in champagne. Allow the bubbles to dissipate and add more champagne if needed.
Notes
Orange juice: If you are making your own orange juice (highly recommended), strain out any pulp. If you are purchasing orange juice, buy "no pulp" or "low pulp." If juicing your own oranges, use room temperature fruit to get the most juice. Cold fruit does not juice as easily.
Orange liqueur: Orange liqueur, such as triple sec, is optional but recommended. If you skip it, replace it with 1 ounce orange juice.
Pouring tip: Make sure to pour the orange juice and triple sec first, then top with champagne.
Variations: Feel free to experiment with other juices instead of orange juice, or set up a mimosa bar with a number of options. Try pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, blood orange juice, lemonade or cranberry juice. You can even use puréed fruit such as strawberries or peaches.
Party planning: For a party, you will need approximately 1 bottle of champagne for 3 people. See post for tips on purchasing champagne for mimosas at a party.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg
