Mimosas Recipe

Time5m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
chill
Make sure your sparkling wine and orange juice are well chilled (40–50°F / 4–10°C). Chilling prevents excessive foaming and preserves bubbles.
2
prepare glass
Choose a flute or tulip glass. If you prefer a sugared rim, rub a fresh orange wedge around the rim and dip the rim into a shallow plate of sugar (or citrus salt). Otherwise, leave the rim clean.
3
measure
For one serving, measure 1/2 cup (120 ml) chilled sparkling wine and 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice. The classic ratio is 1:1, but you can adjust to taste (more wine for dryer, more juice for sweeter).
4
pour
Pour the orange juice into the chilled flute first, filling it about halfway. Pour the sparkling wine slowly down the side of the glass (or over the back of a spoon) to minimize foam and preserve carbonation.
5
finish
If desired, add 1 teaspoon of simple syrup or 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur to taste and gently stir once with a long bar spoon. Garnish with an orange slice or twist on the rim.
6
serve
Serve immediately while effervescent. One classic mimosa serves one person.

7
pink mimosa
Replace 1/4 to 1/2 of the orange juice with fresh grapefruit juice for a pink-hued, slightly tart variation. Proceed with same pour method.
8
tropical mimosa
Replace 1/4 to 1/2 of the orange juice with pineapple juice for a sweeter, tropical note. Proceed with same pour method.
9
fruit garnish
For added flair, drop a maraschino cherry or a halved strawberry into the glass before pouring the sparkling wine so it gently rises and looks decorative.
10
batch mimosas (serves multiple)
For larger parties, keep a 1:1 ratio of sparkling wine to juice. Combine chilled juice in a pitcher and keep chilled. Just before serving, top individual glasses or a punch bowl with chilled sparkling wine to preserve bubbles. Pour wine slowly to prevent excessive foam.