Nothing beats a classic mimosa recipe; one of the best cocktail recipes for just about any special occasion, from brunch to baby showers.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, treat her to a special brunch served along side a classic mimosa. They’re simple to make, and are the perfect addition to your brunch menu.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 750 mL bottle of champagne or Prosecco
- 3 cups orange juice – chilled
- 1 fresh orange – sliced
How to make a classic mimosa
- Add 1 bottle of cold champagne or prosecco to a pitcher.
- Add in the orange juice and stir.
- Add fresh orange slices and serve immediately.
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Recipe FAQs and Notes
What kind of champagne is best for mimosas?
A Brut champagne is the best for a mimosa. Or, you could go with a Cava or Prosecco, too.
What juice is good for a mimosa?
Orange juice is the ingredient of choice in a classic mimosa recipe, but you can use a variety of juices such as pineapple, guava, cranberry, peach, or mango.
What’s the best cheap champagne for a classic mimosa recipe?
The best cheap option for a classic mimosa is a Cava or Prosecco.
Recipe notes
- Orange juice is the classic choice for a mimosa, but feel free to mix it up with other juices, if preferred.
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Classic Mimosa Recipe
Classic Mimosa Recipe
Nothing beats a classic mimosa recipe; one of the best cocktail recipes for just about any special occasion, from brunch to baby showers.
Ingredients
- 1 750 mL bottle of champagne or Prosecco
- 3 cups orange juice - chilled
- 1 fresh orange - sliced
Instructions
- Add 1 bottle of cold champagne or prosecco to a pitcher.
- Add in the orange juice and stir.
- Add fresh orange slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Orange juice is the classic choice for a mimosa, but feel free to mix it up with other juices, if preferred.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 265Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g
The recipes included on this website are written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist or medical professional, and the nutritional data on this site have not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist, registered dietician ,or other medical professionals.

Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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