Mimosas

Nothing kicks off brunch quite like a mimosa. Since this brunch cocktail only requires 2 ingredients, it’s important to nail every aspect. I’ve laid out my top tips and tricks here to ace every part of a classic mimosa, from the best orange juice to the perfect bubbly. Ready to wake up the right way? Keep reading on for how to make my perfect mimosa.

How To Make A Mimosa

INGREDIENTS

• Orange Juice: To bring that sweet and tangy flavor you can only find in fresh citrus, squeezing juice from fresh oranges is a must! If you want to squeeze your juice in advance, it can be kept refrigerated in a covered container for up to 2 days. As far as variety, go for whatever you love to eat! Aromatic navel oranges, sweet cara cara, or crimson blood oranges will bring a variety of subtly different flavors and colors. Navel is the most classic, but no reason not to experiment (or mix them).
• Alcohol: To play off the sweet orange juice, we prefer a dry or semi-dry sparkling white wine. Since Champagne can be particularly pricey, a dry Prosecco or Cava will also do the trick. Or, if you’re a Champagne-or-bust type of person, checkout the best Champagne for mimosas. Whatever you choose, be sure to give it enough time to chill before serving.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Luckily, this is one of the easiest drinks you'll ever make. The most effort required is squeezing the citrus into the glasses.

Top off with Champagne, then garnish with a slice of orange if you'd like. That's...basically it!

Serve up your brunch and cheers to this classic cocktail.

The full list of ingredients and directions can be found in the recipe below.

Recipe Tips

• If you prefer your cocktails on the sweeter side, bump up the orange juice to 3 oz. per glass, or go for a sweeter bottle of bubbly.
• To play up the orange flavor, try adding a dash of orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau, or a few dashes of orange bitters.
• New to popping bottles? Here’s how you should *actually* open a bottle of Champagne.

Variations

If you’re ready to experiment with this classic brunch cocktail, I have no shortage of suggestions for you. If you want to make this into more of a dessert cocktail, try strawberry shortcake mimosas or piña colada mimosas. Make this cocktail a two-in-one treat with lemonade mimosas, mimosa margaritas, or tequila sunrise mimosas. Looking to add a fruity twist? Lemosas, cranberry mimosas, and raspberry mimosas are go-to choices.