Mimosa Recipe (Champagne Orange Cocktail)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 mimosa
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Calories
138 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Mimosa Recipe (Champagne Orange Cocktail)
Description
This Mimosa Recipe combines dry sparkling wine gently poured into champagne flutes with orange juice. Optionally, Grand Marnier adds a hint of orange liqueur, intensifying the citrus flavor, while orange bitters provide subtle aromatic complexity. The drink is topped with garnishes such as a mint leaf or orange slice, adding visual appeal and a hint of fresh aroma.
The preparation requires pouring sparkling wine at least halfway in each glass, adding Grand Marnier if desired, topping with orange juice, and optionally a few drops of orange bitters. The ingredients blend smoothly to produce a lightly fizzy drink that balances acidity and sweetness.
Mimosas are typically served at brunches, parties, or celebrations to offer a festive and uplifting beverage. Adjust ingredient quantities for larger servings by mixing in a pitcher as noted.
Ingredients
- 1 ml bottle sparkling wine dry
- ½ cup Grand Marnier optional
- 3 cups orange juice
- 8 drops orange bitters optional
- mint to garnish, leaf or slice
- orange to garnish, leaf or slice
Instructions
- Divide the sparkling wine between champagne flutes, filling each glass at least halfway.
- If you're using Grand Marnier, add 2 tablespoons to each glass. To make these fuss-free, simply pour in a splash.
- Top with orange juice and add a drop of orange bitters to each glass.
- To make the mimosas extra pretty, add a mint leaf or orange slice.
Notes
- To make a large batch for events, combine ingredients in a pitcher for easy serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8mimosa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 mimosa | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 186IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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