Mimosa Recipe
Classic brunch cocktail made with fresh orange juice and champagne.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Oranges
Start by juicing fresh oranges to yield 2 cups of fresh orange juice. If you prefer, you can use a juicer or manually squeeze the oranges.
- 2
Chilling the Ingredients
Chill your champagne in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This will ensure your mimosas are refreshingly cold.
Mixing
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the 2 cups of fresh orange juice with 2 cups of chilled champagne. Stir gently to mix the ingredients without losing the fizz.
Serving
- 4
Pouring the Mimosas
Pour the mimosa mixture into champagne flutes, filling each glass about halfway to allow for a lovely fizz.
- 5
Garnishing
Garnish each glass with a slice of orange on the rim and a few mint leaves for a pop of color and added aroma if desired.