This mimosa recipe with prosecco is bright, bubbly, citrusy, and ready in about two minutes with just two ingredients. Chilled Prosecco and orange juice come together in a simple 2:1 ratio for an easy brunch cocktail that feels festive without requiring any mixing equipment.
This Easy Mimosa Is Made for Brunch
There are brunch drinks that require muddling, shaking, measuring five different bottles, and somehow covering the counter in sticky syrup.
This is not one of them.
A mimosa is wonderfully simple: cold orange juice, cold bubbly, and about two minutes between opening the bottle and taking the first sip. It is light, crisp, citrusy, and just fancy enough to make an ordinary breakfast feel like an occasion.
I like mine a little more sparkling than juicy, so I use 2 parts Prosecco to 1 part orange juice. That keeps the bubbles lively and lets the sparkling wine actually come through instead of turning the glass into fizzy orange juice.
The other thing I care about is temperature. Everything should be properly chilled before you start. No ice needed, no watered-down cocktail, and no waiting around while the drink gets cold.
For an easy brunch spread, I’d serve these mimosas with my Cheesy Oven Baked Egg Toast for something savory, then bring out Classic Choux Pastry or this 3-Ingredient White Chocolate Mousse when you want something sweet. And for anyone skipping alcohol, a pitcher of Fresh Cucumber Lemonade with Mint keeps the table just as fresh and festive.
Two ingredients. Lots of bubbles. Very little work.
My kind of brunch math.
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Ingredients for This Mimosa Recipe with Prosecco
For the classic version, you only need two main ingredients.
- ⅓ glass chilled orange juice
- ⅔ glass chilled Prosecco, Champagne, cava, or other dry sparkling wine
- Fresh strawberries, optional for garnish
Prosecco for Mimosas
Prosecco is my easy choice for this recipe because its bright, bubbly style works really well with orange juice.
I prefer something on the drier side so the finished drink does not become overly sweet. According to the official Prosecco DOC guide, Prosecco Spumante comes in several sweetness levels, including Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Dry, and Demi-sec.
A Brut works especially well if your orange juice is already quite sweet.
Champagne or cava also work, so there is no need to buy something different if you already have a bottle chilled.
Orange Juice for an Easy Mimosa
Freshly squeezed orange juice gives the drink a brighter citrus flavor, but good-quality refrigerated orange juice works too.
I prefer pulp-free juice here because it keeps the drink smooth and lets the bubbles feel a little cleaner in the glass.
Most importantly: chill it before mixing.
Mimosa Garnish
A fresh strawberry on the rim is simple and pretty without getting in the way of the drink.
Orange slices or raspberries work too.
How to Make a Mimosa with Prosecco
- 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.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Using warm Prosecco instead of well-chilled Prosecco.
- Adding too much orange juice, which can make the drink taste flat.
- Using bitter bottled orange juice instead of fresh or good-quality juice.
- Pouring the Prosecco too quickly and making the glass overflow.
- Stirring the mimosa too much, which removes the bubbles.
- Making the drinks too far ahead before serving.
- Skipping a simple orange slice or garnish for a prettier brunch drink.
What To Serve With Mimosa Recipe with Prosecco
Mimosa Recipe with Prosecco is delicious served with pancakes, waffles, French toast, cinnamon rolls, scones, or fresh fruit salad. It also pairs well with scrambled eggs, croque madame toastie cups, mini muffins, brioche, breakfast potatoes, or a simple weekend brunch spread.
Tips for the Perfect Prosecco Mimosa
- Chill everything first. Cold ingredients keep the drink refreshing without adding ice.
- Use a dry bubbly. A drier Prosecco helps balance the natural sweetness of orange juice.
- Pour slowly. Sparkling wine foams quickly when it hits the juice.
- Do not shake the bottle.
- Skip the ice when possible. It melts and gradually dilutes the cocktail.
- Make each glass right before serving. The carbonation is at its best immediately after pouring.
- Taste your orange juice. If it is especially sweet, choose a drier sparkling wine.
- Add garnishes at the end. Strawberries, raspberries, and small orange slices all work.
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.
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Mimosa Recipe with Prosecco
Ingredients
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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.
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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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Made this for Sunday brunch and it was really good! I used cold Prosecco and fresh orange juice, and the balance was just right not too sweet. Super simple and refreshing. I’ll definitely make it again.