Og Mimosa Recipe

Chill & Prepare

Chill your sparkling brut or draft pilsner and the fresh-pressed orange juice well beforehand. Place glasses in the fridge if you prefer extra-cold servings. If serving a single cocktail, have a chilled flute or Collins glass ready. If serving a pitcher, ensure the pitcher is chilled or contains a few ice cubes.

Optional Ice

If making a pitcher for several guests and you want it cold without obvious dilution, add 1 cup of ice to the pitcher. If serving individual flutes, do not add ice to the glass (it will flatten the bubbles).

Pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh-pressed orange juice into a chilled flute or Collins glass.

Add 2 teaspoons (approx. 10 ml) orange curaçao to the juice. Gently stir once to combine — the curaçao adds aromatic orange complexity and a hint of sweetness.

Slowly top with 1/2 cup (120 ml) chilled brut sparkling wine or chilled draft pilsner. Pour gently down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon to preserve effervescence and avoid foaming over.

Garnish with an orange wheel or a thin orange twist. Serve immediately while bubbly.

In a chilled pitcher, combine 2 cups (480 ml) fresh-pressed orange juice and 8 teaspoons (40 ml) orange curaçao. Stir gently to blend.

If using ice, add 1 cup of ice to the pitcher now to keep it cold. Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) chilled brut sparkling wine or draft pilsner slowly to preserve bubbles; stir extremely gently once to incorporate. Alternatively, top each glass individually with sparkling to keep fizz maximum.

Ladle or pour into chilled glasses, garnish each with an orange wheel or twist, and serve immediately.

If you prefer a drier cocktail, reduce orange curaçao to 1 tsp per serving. For a sweeter profile, increase to 1 tablespoon per serving or use sweeter orange juice. Using a dry brut gives classic mimosa character; using a pilsner creates a lighter, beer-forward variation with more pronounced hop and malt notes—adjust curaçao to balance.

Always add sparkling last and pour slowly to retain carbonation. Fresh-pressed orange juice is recommended for brightness, but high-quality store-bought juice may be used.