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Classic Mimosa Recipe

Inspired by Bentley’s on Bedford

Time10m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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Sparkling Wine

1 cups Chilled dry sparkling wine (Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava)

Orange Juice

1 cups Freshly squeezed orange juice1 each Orange (for garnish, optional)

Optional Add-ins & Tools

1 tsp Simple syrup (optional — for a sweeter mimosa)0 to taste Ice (optional, not typical in classic mimosa)1 each Champagne flutes (per serving)

Method

Preparation

Chill ingredients

Place the sparkling wine and orange juice in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours prior to serving so both are thoroughly chilled (ideally 40–50°F / 4–10°C). Do not chill sparkling wine in freezer—use fridge.

Prepare glassware and garnish

If using, place champagne flutes in the fridge or freezer for 10–15 minutes to thoroughly chill. Wash and dry the orange. Cut 1 thin wheel or twist of orange from the orange for garnish and set aside.

Assembling the Mimosa

Pour the chilled orange juice into the bottom of a chilled champagne flute. Use 1/2 cup (about 120 ml) of orange juice per serving for a balanced classic mimosa.

Slowly and gently pour the chilled sparkling wine down the side of the flute to top it off (about 1/2 cup, filling remaining space). Pouring slowly minimizes foam and preserves bubbles.

If desired, add up to 1 teaspoon simple syrup to the orange juice before adding sparkling wine for a sweeter drink. Stir very gently once if added.

Garnish the flute with the orange wheel on the rim or a small twist of orange peel. Serve immediately while bubbly and cold.

Notes & Serving

Do not add ice directly into the flute — it will dilute and chill unevenly. For a larger batch, keep ingredients chilled and combine in a pitcher (equal parts sparkling wine and orange juice) just before serving; pour gently into flutes.

Servings indicated are per 1 standard champagne flute (about 4–5 oz / 120–150 ml). Adjust ratio to taste (more juice for sweeter, more wine for drier).