Description
A foolproof, elegant brunch cocktail made with just two ingredients: chilled champagne and fresh orange juice. This classic recipe is scalable for crowds, requires zero mixing skills, and delivers a festive, bubbly drink perfect for any morning celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) Champagne or Brut/Extra Dry Sparkling Wine
- 2–3 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
- Orange slices (for garnish)
- Fresh berries such as strawberries or raspberries (optional garnish)
- Herbs like mint or rosemary (optional garnish)
- Sugar or citrus zest (for rimming, optional)
Instructions
- Chill the champagne and orange juice thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prepare the orange juice by juicing fresh oranges or using high-quality store-bought juice; strain if desired to remove pulp.
- Set up a serving station with chilled glasses (flutes or coupes), the pitcher of juice, and the champagne.
- Tilt a glass at a 45-degree angle and slowly pour champagne down the side of the glass until it is about 2/3 full to minimize foam.
- Straighten the glass and top it off with orange juice to achieve a 2/3 champagne to 1/3 juice ratio.
- Garnish with an orange slice, berry, or herb sprig.
- Serve immediately to preserve carbonation.
Notes
Keep all ingredients very cold to maintain carbonation. Do not add ice to the drink as it will dilute the flavor. If serving a crowd, keep juice and champagne separate until serving time to prevent flatness. The classic ratio is 2/3 champagne to 1/3 juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 1/2
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
Keywords: mimosa, brunch cocktail, champagne recipe, orange juice drink, easy cocktails, party drinks, classic mimosa, sparkling wine