The perfect mimosa is the ultimate brunch cocktail — bright, bubbly, and ready in under 2 minutes with just two ingredients. All you need is chilled champagne (or prosecco) and fresh orange juice, mixed in the ideal ratio for that crisp, refreshing balance everyone loves.
Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch, celebrating a special occasion, or building a mimosa bar for a crowd, this classic recipe never fails. I’ll show you the exact champagne-to-juice ratio, the best bubbly to use, and easy flavor variations like strawberry, cranberry, and a non-alcoholic version so everyone can join the toast.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy drink recipe with only a few ingredients
- Bright, fruity, and refreshing
- Great for brunch, holidays, and small gatherings
- Beautiful served with fresh strawberries
- Can be made with prosecco, cava, champagne, or a vodka cocktail twist
Ingredients
For the Mimosa
- 1/3 glass fresh orange juice, chilled
- 2/3 glass chilled champagne, cava, or prosecco
- 1 to 1 1/2 oz vodka per glass
- Chilled orange juice, to top
- Optional splash of sparkling water or prosecco
Garnish
- Fresh strawberries
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Orange juice: Fresh orange juice gives the best flavor, but store-bought orange juice also works. Use pulp-free juice if you want a smoother drink.
- Champagne, cava, or prosecco: Prosecco is usually lighter and fruity, cava is crisp, and champagne gives a more classic brunch flavor.
- Vodka: For the vodka version, use a small amount per glass. Vodka makes the drink stronger, so it is best served in cocktail portions.
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries make the drink look bright and elegant. You can also garnish with orange slices, raspberries, or mint.
How to Make Mimosas – Vodka Cocktail
- Chill the orange juice, alcohol, and serving glasses before starting.
- Pour chilled orange juice into each glass, filling about one-third of the glass.
- Slowly top with chilled champagne, cava, or prosecco until the glass is about full.
- For the vodka cocktail version, add 1 to 1 1/2 oz vodka to the glass first, then add orange juice and finish with a splash of sparkling water or prosecco if desired.
- Gently stir once if needed, but do not overmix.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh strawberry on the rim.
- Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
Expert Tips
- Use chilled ingredients so the drink stays refreshing without needing ice.
- Pour slowly to keep the bubbles from overflowing.
- Do not shake sparkling wine or prosecco.
- Use tall glasses for a clean brunch-style presentation.
- Add the strawberry garnish right before serving.
- For a sweeter drink, use a sweeter orange juice or prosecco.
- For a lighter drink, use more orange juice and less alcohol.
- Serve immediately for the best bubbles and texture.
Storage & Freezing
- Fridge: This drink is best made fresh. Once mixed, the bubbles will fade quickly.
- Freezer: Do not freeze the finished drink. Alcohol and carbonation do not freeze well for this recipe.
- Make-ahead tip: Chill the orange juice and glasses ahead of time. Wash and dry the strawberries in advance, then mix the drinks right before serving.
Variations
- Classic mimosa: Use orange juice and champagne, cava, or prosecco.
- Vodka orange cocktail: Use vodka, orange juice, and a splash of sparkling water.
- Strawberry mimosa: Add a little strawberry puree before pouring the orange juice.
- Tropical mimosa: Use half orange juice and half pineapple juice.
- Citrus mimosa: Add a splash of grapefruit juice or blood orange juice.
How to Make Mimosas – Vodka Cocktail
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Chill the orange juice, alcohol, and serving glasses.
- For the classic mimosa version, pour orange juice into each glass, filling about one-third of the glass.
- Slowly top each glass with chilled champagne, cava, or prosecco.
- For the vodka cocktail version, add 1 to 1 1/2 oz vodka to each glass.
- Add chilled orange juice.
- Add a splash of sparkling water or prosecco if you want a lighter bubbly finish.
- Gently stir once if needed.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh strawberry.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Notes
- Serve only to adults of legal drinking age.
- Use chilled ingredients for the best flavor.
- Do not shake sparkling wine or prosecco.
- Make the drinks right before serving so they stay bubbly.
- Use pulp-free orange juice for a smoother drink.
- For a lighter drink, use more orange juice and less alcohol.
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Let us know how it was!FAQs
Yes. You can use prosecco, cava, or sparkling wine. For a non-bubbly vodka cocktail, use vodka and orange juice.
Yes, but use a small amount because vodka makes the drink stronger. A good amount is 1 to 1 1/2 oz vodka per glass.
Fresh orange juice tastes best, especially for brunch drinks. Store-bought orange juice works too, especially if it is chilled well.
It is better to make them right before serving. The bubbles disappear if the drink sits too long.
You can, but ice may water down the drink. Chilling the glasses and ingredients is better.
Fresh strawberries, orange slices, raspberries, or mint leaves all work well.
Key Takeaways
- The perfect mimosa recipe requires just chilled champagne and fresh orange juice in a 2:1 ratio.
- This recipe is great for brunches, holidays, or gatherings, and features easy variations like strawberry and cranberry.
- For the ideal mimosa, use fresh orange juice, and garnish with strawberries for appeal.
- Chill all ingredients for a refreshing drink and avoid using ice to keep bubbles intact.
- Serve the mimosas immediately after mixing for the best flavor and texture.
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