1
Best Overall
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne
Now 67% Off
Credit: Veuve ClicquotPros
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
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.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
3
Best Champagne-Alternative
Faire La Fête Brut
Credit: Faire La Fête
Pros
Affordable
Great alternative to real Champagne
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
Now 84% Off
Credit: KorbelPros
Easy to find
Affordable
Pairs well with brunch food
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.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
5
Best Splurge
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
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."
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
7
Best Prosecco
La Vostra Prosecco
Pros
Affordable
Light-bodied
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
Pros
Easy to find
Affordable
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.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
9
Best Cava
Campo Viejo Cava Brut Reserva
Pros
Affordable
Pairs well with brunch food
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
Pros
Affordable
Alcohol-free
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.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below