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How to Make the Perfect Mimosa
This recipe details a classic Mimosa cocktail made by gently combining chilled sparkling wine, such as Cava or Prosecco, with pulp-free orange juice. The bright, effervescent drink is assembled in a champagne flute without stirring to preserve bubbles. It offers a balanced citrus and sparkling flavor ideal for brunch or celebratory occasions. A fruit garnish can be added for presentation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
26 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 ml sparkling wine makes about 8 mimosas, bottle chilled, Cava or Prosecco
- 16-20 ounces orange juice 2 ounces per drink, pulp-free
Instructions
- Open the bottle of sparkling wine.
- Pour 2 ounces of orange juice into a champagne flute then slowly add the champagne until the glass is full. Once the bubbles have gone down a bit, add more champagne as desired. Do not stir.
- Garnish with fresh fruit if desired. Cheers!
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Notes
- Use sparkling wine chilled for at least 3 hours and cold, pulp-free orange juice to keep the Mimosa refreshing without dilution.
- Do not stir after pouring to maintain carbonation.
- Garnishing with fresh fruit is optional but adds a nice presentation touch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
26kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
113mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.