Classic Mimosa Recipe
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
8
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Course
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Classic Mimosa Recipe
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The Classic Mimosa is a simple, elegant cocktail combining chilled sparkling wine with fresh orange juice. Fill champagne flutes halfway with the sparkling wine, then top with orange juice to fill the glass. This results in a light, refreshing drink with balanced brightness from citrus and lively bubbles from the sparkling wine, ideal for brunch or celebrations.
Description
The Classic Mimosa consists of just two ingredients: a bottle of chilled champagne (or prosecco or cava) and fresh orange juice. The champagne serves as the sparkling, dry base while orange juice provides sweet acidity and fruitiness. The drink is built by pouring the sparkling wine into a flute about halfway, then topping it with orange juice to fill the glass.
This simple method keeps the drink bubbly and fresh, with a crisp texture and a balance of citrus flavor and effervescence. It is traditionally served chilled in champagne flutes and is commonly enjoyed for festive occasions, brunches, or light celebrations.
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Ingredients
- 1 (750 mL) bottle champagne chilled, or prosecco or cava
- 3 cups orange juice 750 mL
Instructions
- Pour the sparkling wine into the Champagne flutes, filling each glass about half full. Pour the orange juice on top to fill each glass and serve.
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