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Brunch table setup with multiple mimosa glasses, fruits, and champagne bottles

Classic Mimosa Recipe – The Perfect Brunch Cocktail in 5 Minutes

This classic mimosa recipe is one of the easiest and most refreshing brunch cocktails you can make at home. Made with just two simple ingredients — sparkling wine and fresh orange juice, the mimosa is light, bubbly, and perfect for brunch, holidays, weddings, or weekend celebrations. In just a few minutes, you can prepare this elegant drink that is loved across the United States and around the world.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz chilled Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava
  • 3 oz fresh orange juice (freshly squeezed recommended)
  • Orange slice or orange twist (optional garnish)
  • Fresh berries (optional garnish)

Equipment

  • Champagne flute or tall glass
  • Measuring jigger or measuring cup
  • Citrus juicer (optional if using fresh oranges)
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Small serving tray (optional for serving)

Method
 

  1. Chill the Ingredients

    Place the sparkling wine and orange juice in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours before serving. A cold mimosa keeps the drink crisp and bubbly.
    Mimosa ingredients including champagne, fresh oranges, and orange juice on a kitchen counter

  2. Prepare the Glass

    Take a clean champagne flute. Champagne flutes are ideal because they help maintain the bubbles and keep the drink looking elegant.
    Fresh oranges being squeezed into juice for making a mimosa cocktail

  3. Pour the Sparkling Wine

    Fill the glass about halfway with chilled sparkling wine. Pour slowly to preserve the carbonation and prevent excessive foam.
    Sparkling champagne being poured into a champagne flute for mimosa preparation

  4. Add the Orange Juice

    Gently pour fresh orange juice into the glass until it is nearly full. The classic mimosa ratio is 1:1 (equal parts sparkling wine and orange juice).
    Orange juice being added to champagne in a glass to make a mimosa

  5. Garnish

    Add an orange slice, orange twist, or fresh berries to the rim of the glass for extra color and presentation.
    Mimosa cocktail garnished with a fresh orange slice on the rim of the glass

  6. Serve Immediately

    Serve the mimosa right away while it is fresh, bubbly, and cold for the best taste and experience.
    Finished mimosa cocktail served in a champagne flute with brunch food in the background

Notes

Mimosa Recipe

Use Fresh Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice gives the mimosa a brighter citrus flavor compared to bottled juice.
Choose Dry Sparkling Wine
Use Brut champagne or prosecco to keep the drink balanced and not overly sweet.
Do Not Stir
Avoid stirring the mimosa, as it will cause the drink to lose carbonation.
Perfect for Brunch
Mimosas are ideal for Sunday brunch, weddings, bridal showers, Mother’s Day, Easter, and holiday breakfasts.

Nutrition (Approximate per serving)

Calories: 145
Carbohydrates: 18g
Sugar: 17g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 0g
Sodium: 6mg
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