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The 10 Best Champagnes For Mimosas

Because who doesn't love popping bottles at brunch?

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Sarah Ceniceros

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No matter the occasion, there's nothing quite like sipping a sweet mimosa. The classic brunch cocktail, which traditionally combines orange juice and Champagne, is simple but effective. Tart and refreshing, mimosas are beloved for good reason—they're delicious.

Since there are just two star ingredients in a classic mimosa, quality ingredients—especially the bubbly—can take your brunch cocktail from good to pitcher-worthy. Not that mimosas always follow such a strict formula: Variations abound, and we've got recipes for everything from pomegranate-infused mimosas to tequila-spiked margarita mimosas.

But back to the bubbles. Read on for what we've deemed to be the best Champagnes and other sparkling wines for mimosas, so you can spend more time sipping and less time shopping.

    How We Picked These Products

    Next to orange juice, bubbly is the most important part of a good mimosa. Typically, the go-to option is Champagne, a labor-intensive, often pricey sparkling wine made only in the Champagne region of northern France. To balance the sugar in O.J., we honed in on dry or semi-dry Champagnes (our preference here at Delish), which are just slightly sweet, and brut Champagnes, which are even less sweet. We also considered other sparkling wines like Prosecco (which hails from Italy) and cava (from Spain), both of which are often utilized as less pricey Champagne alternatives. After all, Champagne can be expensive!

    Our list includes options from all of the above categories, from both the low and high-end of the price spectrum. Without further ado, here are the sparkling wines you'll want on hand the next time you're pouring mimosas.

    1
    Best Overall

    Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne

    Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne
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    Credit: Veuve Clicquot

    Pros

    • Classic taste
    • Easy to find

    Cons

    • Pricey

    You've probably seen this bottle before. After all, Veuve Clicquot is a classic. Dry and crisp with fruity notes on the palate, this bottle is the perfect pairing to orange juice. "Bright and dry, effervescent and light... all the things you want Champagne to be," offered one Drizly reviewer. This well-balanced brut is a blend of pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot meunier and is a no-fail choice whether you're mixing it with O.J. or enjoying it on its own.

    2
    Best Runner-Up

    Champagne Pommery Brut Royal NV

    Champagne Pommery Brut Royal NV

    Pros

    • Clean and crisp
    • Elegant

    Cons

    • Pricey

    Fresh, clean, and crisp, this medium-bodied brut delivers an elegant taste with notes of citrus and red fruits. "One of my favorites—clean, light, luxurious," wrote one Drizly reviewer.

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    3
    Best Champagne-Alternative

    Faire La Fête Brut

    Faire La Fête Brut
    Credit: Faire La Fête

    Pros

    • Affordable
    • Great alternative to real Champagne

    Cons

      Produced in Limoux, France, this sparkling wine can't technically be referred to as Champagne. However, it's made the same traditional way as Champagne—méthode traditionnelle—and offers a beautiful golden hue and a fresh, crisp flavor with notes of baked apple, white cherry, and lemon meringue. Bonus: It's often priced under $20, making it a budget-friendly bubbly.

      4
      Best Budget Runner-Up

      Korbel Brut

      Korbel Brut
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      Credit: Korbel

      Pros

      • Easy to find
      • Affordable
      • Pairs well with brunch food

      Cons

        Affordable and easy to find, Korbel Brut is a classic Champagne alternative for brunch-time cocktails. It's medium-dry with flavors of orange, lime, and vanilla, and pairs perfectly with indulgent brunch staples like cheesy croissant casserole and Monte Cristo sandwich.

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        5
        Best Splurge

        Ruinart Blanc De Blancs NV

        Ruinart Blanc De Blancs NV

        Pros

        • Full-bodied
        • Luxurious

        Cons

        • Pricey

        If you're looking to step up your mimosa game, Ruinart Blanc De Blancs is our most luxe pick. Finely textured and elegant, it's made of 100-percent chardonnay and offers strong notes of fresh citrus, which helps it pair seamlessly with orange juice.

        6
        Best Sparkling Rosé

        Chandon Brut Rosé

        Chandon Brut Rosé

        Pros

        • Affordable
        • Fruity and refreshing

        Cons

        • Not traditional for mimosas

        Who says you can't use rosé in a mimosa? This sparkling rosé is a brut, so it won't turn your brunch cocktail too sweet. It will, however, contribute a nice fruity flavor with notes of berries, apples, and cherries. "Light fruity flavor, not too sweet, refreshing," wrote one reviewer. "Perfect summer rosé."

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        7
        Best Prosecco

        La Vostra Prosecco

        La Vostra Prosecco

        Pros

        • Affordable
        • Light-bodied

        Cons

          Prosecco is often used in place of Champagne in mimosas because of its lower price point. This light-bodied Prosecco is a great option, with notes of apple, white peach, and honeysuckle. What could pair better with a cold glass of O.J.? "I love the smooth taste this Prosecco gives," said one reviewer.

          8
          Best Prosecco Runner-Up

          La Marca Prosecco

          La Marca Prosecco

          Pros

          • Easy to find
          • Affordable

          Cons

            It's a bestseller for a reason. La Marca Prosecco is affordable, available at most liquor stores, and pairs perfectly with orange juice. It's light and refreshing with notes of green apple and citrus.

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            9
            Best Cava

            Campo Viejo Cava Brut Reserva

            Campo Viejo Cava Brut Reserva

            Pros

            • Affordable
            • Pairs well with brunch food

            Cons

              With notes of apple, grapefruit, and brioche, this sparkling cava is a great alternative to Champagne. "Nice crisp, and perfect by itself or paired with orange juice for a mimosa," offered one reviewer. The brand also notes that it offers a fantastic balance to salty brunch offerings like crispy strips of bacon or cheesy omelettes.

              10
              Best Alcohol-Free

              Fre Sparkling Brut

              Fre Sparkling Brut
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              Pros

              • Affordable
              • Alcohol-free

              Cons

                Don't feel like drinking? No worries. No one has to miss out on brunch cocktails with this tasty sparkling brut. Napa Valley-based operation Fre uses traditional methods to make its wines, but then utilizes a spinning cone process that removes alcohol while preserving flavor. This sparkling brut is crisp, refreshing, and dry (but not too dry), with notes of green apple, pear, and peaches.

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